Petrotrin: an unfinished story
ResultNewsday. Thursday 28 September 2017. The history of Trinidad and Tobago contains some parallels with the history of our energy sector, which is over 160 years old, and one with which we as citizens identify ourselves. One may even argue that this identity is the reason for the seeming inability to diversify our economy.
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A History of Trinidad and Tobago
ResultBy Tim Lambert Early Trinidad About 5,000 BC stone-age hunter-gatherers arrived in Trinidad by canoe. Then about 300 BC, more advanced people arrived. They grew crops like cassava and sweet potatoes. They also made pottery and wove cotton. However, in 1498 Columbus discovered the island. He named it …
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history of stonecrusher in trinidad
ResultGeography for Kids: Trinidad and Tobago. Brief History of Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea just off the coast of Venezuela. The original settlers to the islands were the Native American Arawak and Carib tribes. When Europeans arrived, the locals were nearly wiped out by disease.
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History of the Ferry Service – Trinidad and Tobago Inter …
ResultOn 2006 December 27 the Port Authority commissioned the first National fast ferry, renamed 'the T&T Express' into service. The vessel was purchased from Allco Finance Group Ltd. at a cost of US $20mn. It was built in 1997 and has a passenger capacity of 900 (including crew) and a vessel capacity of 200 cars. Facilities …
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history of stonecrusher in trinidad
ResultThe history of the petroleum industry of Trinidad and Tobago can be traced back to 1595 when Sir Walter Raleigh landed in Trinidad and caulked his ships at the La Brea Pitch Lake. After the British captured the island from the Spanish in 1797, the Pitch Lake aroused the interest of Lieutenant RalphAbercromby andLord Thomas …
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History
ResultThe University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) is a private, coeducational institution with a diverse student body. It is operated by the Caribbean Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists, which consists of the following territories in the Anglophone countries: Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, the British …
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T&T History Timeline — National Trust of Trinidad and …
Result1838 AD – Newly freed slaves came to Trinidad from the Eastern Caribbean islands in search of better wages and to opportunity to own land. 1841 AD – The start of Liberated Africans from Sierra Leone and St. Helena coming to Trinidad & Tobago as indentured labourers for one year, which lasts until 1861.
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history of stonecrusher in trinidad
Resulthistory of stonecrusher in trinidad. The rich and colourful history of the steelband movement in Trinidad and Tobago is interwoven with the Neal Massy …
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The History of Trinidad Carnival
ResultCarnival in Trinidad dates back to the 18 th century. At that time, Trinidad was owned by the Spanish but also populated by French Catholic settlers who brought their own traditions to the …
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TriniView
ResultA Brief History of Cedros. Cedros, a coastal village which lies on a south-western peninsula on the island of Trinidad is a quiet village with a history steeped in colonialism much like the other villages in Trinidad and Tobago. The village lies approximately 8 miles off the coast of Venezuela and is one of the most …
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History of Trinidad : Fraser, Lionel Mordaunt
ResultHistory of Trinidad by Fraser, Lionel Mordaunt. Publication date [n.d.] Topics Trinidad -- History Publisher Trinidad, Government Off Collection robarts; toronto Contributor Robarts - University of Toronto Language English Volume 1. Vol. 1. From 1781 to 1813.- Vol. 2. From 1814-1839 26 …
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Sugar, Slavery, and Emancipation: Trinidad's Plantation History
ResultIn the sun-soaked, picturesque landscapes of Trinidad, a captivating story unfolds—a story of resilience, exploitation, and eventual liberation. The history of Trinidad's plantations is a tapestry woven with threads of sugar, slavery, and emancipation. Within this intricate narrative, we unearth the profound influence …
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Trinidad and Tobago's 60th Anniversary of Independence: A …
ResultJourney with us through the various historical and other resources available at the National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago. In addition to the "Road to Nationhood: From Crown Colony to Republicanism" exhibition, learn important facts about our national flag and symbols, and relive the first Independence Day through the …
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History – Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and …
ResultHistory. Since 14 March 1879, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce has been engaged in distinguished service to the T&T business community. We create opportunities for our Membership to leverage shared resources and knowledge, and establish key contacts to foster a competitive …
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History of Laventille
ResultIn the 19th and early 20th centuries Laventille was a veritable "Carrara of Trinidad." The blue limestone of Laventille found its way into the walls of most of the prominent buildings of the period. The stone was easy to work, handsome and durable. The raw material was dug out in slabs, and carted down to ...
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Petrotrin: an unfinished story
ResultIn 1857 the first well was drilled for oil in Trinidad – 61 metres deep in the vicinity of the Pitch Lake by the Merrimac Company. In 1908 …
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THE MAN BEHIND KNOLLYS TUNNEL
ResultNamed after Sir Clement Courtenay Knollys, "Knollys Tunnel" was built in 1898 entirely out of concrete, and its purpose was to expand access for the …
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Trinidad and Tobago | People, Culture, Language, Map, …
ResultTrinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies.It consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands. Forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain, Trinidad and Tobago lie close to the continent of South America, northeast of Venezuela and northwest of …
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Chaguaramas History
ResultAmerindians have existed in Trinidad for as long as 6,000 years before the arrival of Columbus, and numbered at least 40,000 at the time of the Spanish settlement in 1592 . ... Trinidad's French history came about as a result of the proclamation of the second Cedula de Población (Cedula of Population) that allowed Catholic settlers …
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History of Tortuga | Our Lady Of Montserrat
ResultHistory of the Church. The church was built by priest and architect Fr Marie Jules Dupoux in 1878 and blessed on December 24th 1878. It was named after the Montserrat Hills on which it stands, in the village of Tortuga, Trinidad and Tobago. A name given by the Spanish settlers who named the area after the Montserrat …
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T&T history & society | Discover Trinidad & Tobago
ResultImportant facts about Trinidad & Tobago's history & society A cultural melting pot Trinidad and Tobago's nearly 1.4 million people are English-speaking, but trace their roots back to Africa and India, China and the Middle East, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Trinidad and Tobago is the home of Caribbean Carnival. It is also …
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Greenvale's history of horrors
ResultGreenvale's history of horrors. Houses, vehicles and streets were submerged on October 20, 2018 as HDC's Greenvale housing development flooded after heavy rains last year. GREENVALE, for the most part is now widely remembered as being one of the worst affected flooding area in recent history. …
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History of Carnival and its Elements
ResultCarnival in Trinidad and Tobago is celebrated before the commencement of the Lenten season. From 1783 for half a century, the French developed their Carnival, which was noted to be a season of gay and elegant festivities extending from Christmas to Ash Wednesday. These festivities consisted of dinners, balls, …
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Stollmeyer's Castle
ResultStollmeyer's Castle. Built by Charles Fourier Stollmeyer, Killarney was the first great house to be constructed in the St Clair subdivision; established on lands which had previously been used as a government stock farm. It was also the first of "The Magnificent Seven". Construction Stollmeyer's Castlestarted in 1902 and was …
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Trinidad and Tobago
ResultThis series shines a spotlight on resources that illuminate that history. These resources are located at the Heritage Library Division and are …
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The History of the Pitch Lake in Trinidad | USA …
ResultIn 1595, Sir Walter Raleigh arrived in Trinidad in search of El Dorado, the fabled city of gold. He attacked Port of Spain with cannons, and sacked St. Joseph. While sailing across …
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Trinidad and Tobago profile
Result1834 - Slavery abolished; indentured workers brought in from India to work on sugar plantations. 1889 - Trinidad and Tobago administratively combined as a single British colony. 1945 - Universal ...
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The beginning of Indian Indentureship in Trinidad
ResultHome » The beginning of Indian Indentureship in Trinidad. May 29, 2020. Leaving St. Helena on April 18 th, 1845, the Fath Al Razack sailed for another 42 days. This final leg of the voyage turned out to be the most peaceful portion with no storms or harsh weather as the ship sailed across the warm Atlantic Ocean into …
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ResultThe Road to Nationhood. The road to nationhood in Trinidad and Tobago was a distinctive process marked by labour and political movements, …
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History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago
ResultHistory of the People of Trinidad and Tobago. By Eric Williams. (New York: Frederick A. Praeger, Publishers, 1962. Pp. x, 292.) - Volume 21 Issue 3
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