Tobago was first grouped with Trinidad under British colonial rule in 1889. In 1962 the twin islands achieved independence and became a republic over a decade later in 1976. After independence, Tobago was considered an administrative and electoral region of the country, with administration being handled solely through the Ministry of Tobago...
Situated at the southern end of the Caribbean and only 11 km from the Venezuelan coast, the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago have long stood out in the Caribbean and South American regions. Rich in oil and gas, T&T’s economy is comparatively wealthy, features a robust democratic system and is known for its vibrant cultural traditions....
The Caribbean is indeed a unique region. There are both differences and similarities among us as a group. Three of the regional economies – T&T, Guyana and Haiti – are commodity exporters, while the others are largely dependent on tourism and remittances. However, we are all relatively undiversified economies, and are highly vulnerable to...
Classified by the World Bank as a high-income country, the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has one of the highest GNI per capita in Latin America and the Caribbean, at $17,640 in 2015. In contrast to a number of tourism-dependent economies in the Caribbean, T&T’s wealth is linked primarily to its hydrocarbons resources, in...
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