Radisson Hotel Trinidad history Wrightson Rd provides a comprehensive examination of the architectural and commercial evolution of one of the most prominent hospitality landmarks in Port-of-Spain. This detailed account explores the transition of the property through various international brands, including its tenure as Crowne Plaza and Capital Plaza, before its …
Read More »Port-of-Spain Lighthouse: A beacon of history and beauty
The Port-of-Spain Lighthouse remains a definitive maritime monument and historical gateway representing the colonial and commercial evolution of Trinidad and Tobago. Originally commissioned in 1842 by Governor Colonel Sir Henry McLeod, the structure served as the primary navigational guide for vessels entering the Gulf of Paria. Standing 64 feet tall, …
Read More »Nelson Island: Gateway of dreams, quarantine and resistance in Trinidad’s history
Nelson Island serves as a critical historical anchor for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, functioning as the primary processing point for over 147,000 Indian indentured labourers between 1866 and 1917. This limestone outcrop in the Gulf of Paria has transitioned through multiple identities, serving as a colonial quarantine station, …
Read More »Diego Martin: A colonial legacy and a modern renaissance
Diego Martin serves as a definitive case study of Trinidadian socio-economic evolution, transitioning from an indigenous settlement to a primary colonial agricultural hub and finally a premier modern residential region. The valley’s history is rooted in the presence of the Arawak and Carib peoples, whose agricultural legacy predated the Spanish …
Read More »South Trinidad always my home
Palmiste Park serves as a premier environmental and recreational hub in South Trinidad, offering forty acres of preserved green space on the outskirts of San Fernando. This expansive park provides a vital sanctuary for residents and visitors, functioning as both a communal leisure area and a developing site for botanical …
Read More »Icacos – at the end of Trinidad
Icacos - the end of Trinidad It’s a whole day thing if you’re starting from the north and driving to the end of Trinidad to Icacos. There are a lot of beaches so you may want to try a stop and go method. There isn’t any malls, movie centres, or restaurants. It’s like going back to a time when Trinidad was just starting to
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