Port of Spain Twin towers and Waterfront Projects

[kashaka01]

I am from Trinidad and moved to the USA about 30 years ago, I can honestly say If I had to do it again I would live my entire life in Trinidad

[oakdude1]

I was born and raised in Canada with Trinidadian born parents. I have been to Island twice and haven't visited since 1977. From what I have been told ( and seen in pictures and videos ), it has changed A LOT! Port Of Spain looks like Miami and closely resembles any North American City. There is lots to do there - fine dining, nightclubs, etc.

[Dreamliterature]

Damn, now I feel to eat some cane right now!! But none in Brooklyn!!

[lachmo21]

what to do google an do ur research about t&t i am from t&t an to me it's a bless place we are the most developed island in the caribbean an a very high quality education an yes we are not immune to the growing high crime rates world wide but it's a great country to live in if u want to live in the country it have it we have big malls an schools so no worries

[wantitwrite]

I'm an American girl, whose boyfriend wants me to move from the states to this Trinidad. I'm not sure what to do because I'm not used to living in a small town. I'm from the great state of Texas where everything is big. Malls, houses, schools. This reminds me of Miami though. What to do, what to do???

[belchman9006]

I think you should put aside your preconceived notion of what it is like to live in a Caribbean island. Visit the island and see for yourself. I could start telling you about the number of skyscrapers that are being built or that we have larger malls than in the 'great' Puerto Rico but you are not going to believe me until you see it yourself and are shocked into awareness.

[shv90210]

Im from the United States and the WalMart in Puerto Rico and in Arkansas (US CITY) is ten times larger than Barbados and Tobago, and can accommodate more than two million people. The WalMart ranges from about 1199 sq to 2999 km sq .

[rbyfield]

The problem with Trini is their need to always let everybody know that they are the "best in the Caribbean". They have this seemingly superiority, but it is really an insecure inferiority. Without the oil and gas, Trinidad would be another poor Caribbean country, without tourism. If Jamaica was to shut out free access to its market, many of the industries in Trinidad would suffer. They put up barriers to Jamaican products but expect to export to Jamaica everything they make. This wont last.

[Princ3Ch8rming]

niggah please.. Trinidadians feel superiority cause we're NUMBER ONE... we got women, money and beauty..

[islandgirl3330]

@shv90210 This would be impossible. You must have some kind of mental problem. No building in the U.S. can be larger than any of those islands. Why make yourself look so stupid. You surely have not travelled or you would not write such rubbish.

[xcessia]

i live iin texas and i am from trinidad,you would like it but dont move to trinidad,its a tottally big difference,its beautiful but trying to adjust is going to be a big step.

[abu3333]

trinidad is a backwards country... its crap.. too many filth and annoying music... the food is good though...

[etanielyehuda]

@abu3333 Were you expecting all modern amenities like 50" plasma tvs and all de people bow in yuh presence like de queen ah england? Chat up wid de Trinis. Fuh certain yuh ah yankee

[Thor17]

Visit for 3 months, and assess the situation. Try and take a leave of absence off work. I've been to many places, and I think 3 months is about right to get the handle on a place. Any visit of one month or less will leave you with a skewed impression, because so much of what you feel will be just out of novelty and adventure. By month three you should be able to make an accurate assessment. It also matters what neighbourhood you live in, & how often you get to fly to the US.

[noirrosa]

just make sure he marries you first incase he acts up

[wantitwrite]

After much thought, I have decided to apply for a work Visa and live in Trinidad for 6 months. I will graduate in December from college and will try to get a job there. After 6 months I wil move back to the U.S. and start graduate school. This short stay will give me a better assessment about my relationship with my boyfriend and tell me whether I want to live in Trinidad permanently. I have been to Trinidad twice already and it is a lovely island, plus my family is West Indian so I can adjust

[belchman9006]

Thanks for the update. Good Luck and Best Wishes!

[islandgirl3330]

@wantitwrite It would be interesting to know if you went and if you changed your thoughts about the small town. Tell us about your opinion as a foreignor.

[wantitwrite]

@islandgirl3330 it always amazes me that people simply assume things by someones comment. ACTUALLY I HAVE BEEN TO TRINIDAD 5 TIMES. I've gone different times of the year...February (Carnival), March (Spring Break), September, November (During American Thanksgiving holiday), Dec-Jan (Christmas, Boxing day, New Years) so I have a pretty accurate assessment of the island. It is lovely and I love the people and the whole vibe, but have decided NOT to move. I love my boyfriend, but I LOVE AMERICA

[islandgirl3330]

@wantitwrite My assumption was based on what you wrote in your first blog. If you had written the latter, I would not have responded.

[wantitwrite]

@islandgirl3330 ACTUALLY I HAVE BEEN TO TRINIDAD 5 TIMES. I've gone different times of the year...February (Carnival), March (Spring Break), September, November (During American Thanksgiving holiday), Dec-Jan (Christmas, Boxing day, New Years) so I have a pretty accurate assessment of the island. It is lovely and I love the people and the whole vibe, but have decided NOT to move. I love my boyfriend, but I LOVE AMERICA

[skatersaxman]

@wantitwrite Visit the place first

[islandgirl3330]

@wantitwrite It always amazes me when someone from a big city thinks that living in Trinidad is like living in a small town. When you get there, I hope you can keep up.

[wantitwrite]

@islandgirl3330 it always amazes me that people simply assume things by someones comment. ACTUALLY I HAVE BEEN TO TRINIDAD 5 TIMES. I've gone different times of the year...February (Carnival), March (Spring Break), September, November (During American Thanksgiving holiday), Dec-Jan (Christmas, Boxing day, New Years) so I have a pretty accurate assessment of the island. It is lovely and I love the people and the whole vibe, but have decided NOT to move. I love my boyfriend, but I LOVE AMERICA

[wantitwrite]

@islandgirl3330 I've stayed in San Fernando, Princes Town, and spent many days/ nights in POS. Trinidad can't keep up with me. I truly like Trinidad, but it IS small. Yes they have sky scrapers, hotels, malls, and nice restaurants, but that is only in a few limited places. The majority of the island is goats and chickens on the road, small shops, street vendors, and tiny grocery stores (NO WALMART)...I'm sure he won't mind moving to where I am in the U.S. in a couple of years.

[islandgirl3330]

@wantitwrite Thanks for your response. At least you know what type of lifestyle you prefer. I am from Trinidad and your remark the ". The majority of the island is goats and chickens on the road", we must have been to a different Trinidad. I grew up there and never saw that. You must have been in the backwoods. Why would you want "Walmart" everywhere you go. That's the big problem with Americans and that is why you have a problem when you travel. You want to take America everywhere.

[wantitwrite]

@islandgirl3330 I can appreciate someone's culture for what it is, but what I can't appreciate is YOUR need to always try to compete with America, EVERYTIME i go to Trinidad someone is always saying to me "Oh look, we have (fill in the blank ex. expensive cars, big houses, malls, tall buildings) just like or better than you all in America." It's like you all have an inferiority complex and are always trying to impress the foreigners/Americans by showing off what you have in comparison to us.

[islandgirl3330]

@wantitwrite I have travelled extensively and do not live in Trinidad. So your remarks about "YOUR ...America, etc." and "you all have an inferiority complex, etc." would not apply to me. I grew up in Trinidad and I am quite aware of what the place is all about. I don't have that problem with my friends either because they have travelled extensively and do not behave in that manner. Some Americans do act as if their country is the greatest in the world, do they have an inferiorty complex?

[gabrielencarnacion]

I just have to say that islands are BEAUTIFUL and Tobago is not the exception, how beautiful i cant wait to go

Im from Dominican Republic

[usaTrini]

Oy! TRINIDAD CHANGE! I don't recognize the building on 0:35.

[SHANEYJAGROOP]

SERIOUSLY.. u should see what other new developments the island has...

theres Trinicity mall-- it is BIGGER... theres alot of south trinidad that has changed.. and there is no cane fields anymore.

[belchman9006]

What you mean by no canefields? I'm from south, but caroni land is still covered with cane; there's just more bush now.

[SHANEYJAGROOP]

ok tell meh where yuh see de cane? then tell me where i can see it.. in south... san'do has no more cane.... and de onli little cane i see is near barackpore.. and i say little..

(I aint arguing, but i jus curious..)

[verewell]

Trinidad & Tobago is a cosmopolitan island. That means a mixture of different culture and races. Rich in oil, natural gases and pitch. As you know we are near to Venezuela which is also rich in oil so you could imagine the wealth. Beautiful beaches and especially the food. Tobago a small island beautiful warm hearted people.

[triniYBE]

whom exactly started the waterfront re-development, was it the government or a particular commercial realestate firm just curious!

[belchman9006]

The Government. Every single skyscraper in downtown port of spain is owned by the Goverment except for the Nicholas towers. This includes all the international hotels. the waterfront development is intended to house offices for an international finance centre.

[islandgirl3330]

@belchman9006 I think you need to do more research. You are so wrong.

[SunshineBuddha]

nice...going into downtown, looks good.

[29mag85]

I've moved from Italy 2 Trinidad 4 times, because i've a trini friend living in Arouca and I must say it's 100% crazyness... how forget walking barefoot in a bank or tasting doubles at 5.30 am after a Zen Club night? :)

[d2pans]

Yes, don't come to Trinidad if all you want is a sterile, "all-inclusive" resort stay, keeping in a bubble and not experiencing the true culture. But DO come visit us for world-renowned food, Carnival madness, steelpan genius, friendly people, and beautiful, natural scenery. We have a lot to work on, but we have a lot to be proud of!

[piparotoy]

they must be crazy because i would go for a month and its not enough time there's so much to do especially around christmas and CARNIVAL

[Jamille85]

A tour of Trinidad with that bullshit music in the background?

[sweetleishi]

LOL i was thinking the exact thing. Sounds like an 80's rap instrumental. Alright vid. though.

[belchman9006]

Probably because its less clean than England. It also is not the best option if you want a traditional white sandy beach all inclusive vacation, though we have it in Tobago. You need to explore and there is much nightlife and shopping to explore, which is why this (temporary) spike in crime is such a bummer. You MUST come for Carnival to fully understand the island. Its very big, very loud and very fun!

[ezron1999]

u know everyone iv'e known thats been to Trinidad (quite alot) tell me they didnt enjoy it one bit :S but one ill touch down and experience it for myself