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This roadway is one of the hotspots of Port-of-Spain known for its many liming spots and eateries as well as being one of the main stretches for Carinival's Parade of the Bands
What is Ariapita (Avenue)?
Who is JW and Blaze?
In 2004 "The Prince of Port of Spain" re-set the highest run score in Test Cricket history with not out in 2004 against England at the Antigua Recreational Ground after Matthew Hayden beat his former score of 365 in 2003.
Who is Brian Charles Lara?
Born in Argyle Village, Tobago, this actor is well known for portraying M’Baku/Man-Ape in Marvel’s Black Panther and the subsequent The Avengers: Infinity War movies. He also performed in the Trinidad Theatre Workshop production of An Echo in the Bone.
Who is Winston Duke?
One of the more popular beaches in Tobago. You have to pay to get in, but once you see the still, clear waters and the well-maintained facilities, it's probably worth it.
What is Pigeon Point?
Known as "the city that never sleeps", this district of Port-of-Spain, added in 1938, is also known for being the home of the Naipaul house, the Amphitheatre and the largest Pizza Hut in the world
What is Saint James?
After popular belief that this artiste was "robbed" the year prior, she returned later becoming the first woman soca artiste to win Power Soca Monarch and do the double in 2009.
Who is Fay-Ann Lyons?
Born in San Fernando, he was the first gold medalist in Trinidad and Tobago's history with a 10.02 time in the 1976 Montreal Games and was awarded the Trinity Cross for his Olympic feat.
Who is Haseley Crawford?
Born to Trinidadian parents, this actress is well-known as Lisa Wilkes from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air but has also featured in movies such as Boyz n the Hood, Made in America and Soul Food.
Who is Nia Long?
The largest river in Trinidad and Tobago spans 40 km from its origins in the Northern range to the swamp which shares its name.
What is the Caroni River?
Saint Clair is an upscale business and residential district between the Queen's Park Savannah and the Maraval River and is home to these landmark mansions that run alogside Maraval road.
What are the Magnificent Seven (Houses)?
This Soca star was a mainstay in Soca Monarch, winning 3 titles throughout the 2000s, but wouldn't win another one for the next 13 years.
Who is Iwer George?
Discovered by an Aston Villa scout during a tour of the West Indies in 1989, this Tobagonian footballer would eventually end up at Manchester United, scoring 65 goals for 152 appearances was a part of their 1998/99 Treble season.
Who is Dwight Yorke?
Fans of The Young and the Restless will recognise Trinidad-born actress who has appeared as the characters of Hillary and now Amanda on the popular, long-running soap. Her family moved to New York and then Toronto when she was a child.
Who is Mishael Morgan?
The most well-known marine ecosystem in Trinidad and Tobago, here can be visited via Glass-Bottom Boat tours from Store Bay, with the Nylon Pool not too far away.
What is Buccoo Reef?
This former nightlife hotspot was on of the premier clubs of Trinidad and Tobago. It was also where an incident involving singer/songwriter Akon made him write the hit song, "Sorry, Blame It On Me"
What is Zen Night Club? (The World Famous Zen)
This "outsider", born Geoffrey Cordle, became the first non-local Soca artiste to win a Soca Monarch title. He'd beat out favorites such as Shurwayne Winchester and Nadia Batson to do so.
Who is Biggie Irie?
This outstanding netball player was part of the highly decorated 1979 T&T netball team that shared the World Championship with Australia and New Zealand. She later became a government sports minister in Trinidad from 1991 to 1995.
Who is Eugenia Theodosia Pierre? ("Jean" Pierre)
Born to a Trinidadian mother, she is best known for her role in the US TV series Sister, Sister. She also holds the distinction of becoming the first and only black actress to win the Emmy for outstanding actress in a comedy while acting in 227.
Who is Jackée Harry?
Escape on a boat ride to the Island of Gaspar Grande, an old whaling station, where you can find one of the easily accessible limestone caves in Trinidad and Tobago. Witness the natural wonders, sinkholes and the crystal pool with sunlight dappling on the aquamarine waters.
What are the Gasparee Caves?
One of the oldest green spaces in the world, this one which was established in 1818 just across from the Queen's Park Savannah is home to 700 trees, both indigenous and from all around the world and is home to a small burial plot in which former Governors of Trinidad have been buried since 1819.
What is the Royal Botanic Gardens?
Who is Shadow (Winston Bailey)?
Nicknamed "The Mighty Midget", this weightlifter born in San Fernando holds the distinction for being the first ever Olympic medalist for Trinidad and Tobago, winning the silver medal at the 1948 London Games.
Who is Rodney Wilkes?
Regarded as a pioneer by his peers, this multitalented actor conquered stage and screen, featuring in films like All Night Long, Annie, and Boomerang; narrating Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; playing James Bond henchman Baron Samedi in Live and Let Die; and becoming 7Up’s “uncola” spokesman in the 1970s and 80s.
Who is Geoffery Holder?
At 175 feet (54 metres) and located just outside of Roxborough, Tobago’s highest waterfall attracts locals and foreigners to its cascade of cool, crisp water that flows down from three dramatic levels.
What are the Argyle Falls?