Throughout its history the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago changed hands between several different European powers, before eventually becoming an English colony.
Throughout its history the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago changed hands between several different European powers, before eventually becoming an English colony.
Trinidad and Tobago has not been immune to the effects of the recent global crisis on the financial services industry. The energy sector – the largest contributor to the local economy – has also been significantly affected by the global downturn, culminating in the sharp fall in oil prices over the last year.
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ETIQUETTE: In formal business meetings, the same attire worn in Europe and the US is the norm. Temperatures can be quite high during the dry season, making dress codes slightly more flexible.
Just like the emergence of the tango in South America in the 1890s, or the explosion of rock and roll in the US in the 1950s, Trinidad and Tobago’s steelpan bands have a rich and compelling story, mixing poverty, rebellion, humour, creativity, musical skill and the islands’ redefined national identity.
With a hydrocarbons-based economy, T&T ranks highly on a number of economic indicators, despite its small size. According to estimates from the IMF, T&T’s per capita income was $21,310 in 2014, the third-highest level in the Americas, after the US and Canada. The World Bank categorises T&T as a high-income nation, while the World Economic Forum classifies it as an innovation-driven...
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