Before Trinidad and Tobago declared independence in 1962, the twin-island republic was ruled by France, Spain and the UK. A common element between these periods was the heavy reliance on a labour force often comprising indigenous Amerindian people, as well as immigrant workers from Africa, India and, to a lesser extent, China, the Middle East...
VISAS: Visitors from most countries do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days on holiday or 30 days on business. Travellers are highly recommended to travel with a printed return ticket, along with the address for their stay, be it a hotel or a residence. Visitors on a 90- or 30-day visa can...
Government revenues have declined as a result of the global oil market slowdown, and the 2016/17 budget reflects this. However, moves to increase foreign investment and support economic diversification also factor into the government’s spending plans, with non-oil growth becoming increasingly critical, as evidenced by allocations to education...
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