note: I currently do not handle any type of requests (hotel/ferry/car/airline reservations etc...) at the moment. I will simply delete your email for such requests.
| Carnival/Festivals | |
| When is carnival in Trinidad & Tobago? | Carnival 2012 February 20 & 21 Carnival 2013 February 11 & 12 Carnival 2014 March 3 & 4 Carnival 2015 February 16 & 17 Carnival 2016 February 8 & 9 Carnival 2017 February 27 & 28 Carnival 2018 February 12 & 13 Carnival 2019 March 4 & 5 Carnival 2020 February 24 & 25 |
| Can I buy tickets for carnival events/fetes through your website? | No..you will need to contact the event organizers or check the local Trinidad & Tobago media outlets to see where you can purchase tickets for an event or fete. Pan Events Pan Trinbago 1 Richmond Street Furness Building Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel: (868) 623-4486 Fax: (868) 625-6715 Official website: http://www.pantrinbago.co.tt Carnival Events National Carnival Commission Administration Building Queen's Park Savannah Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel1: (868) 627-1351 Tel2: (868) 627-1354 Fax: (868) 623-1391 Official website: http://www.ncctt.org Calypso Assocation ... TUCO (Trinibago Unified Calypso Organization) #22 Jerningham Avenue Belmont, Port-of-Spain Trinidad Phone: (868) 623-9660 Fax: (868) 623-9660 website: http://www.tucott.com Fetes...contact the promoters of the fete or check the local newspaper |
| When is Tobago Heritage 2012? | The Tobago Heritage Festival that occurs every year from the middle of July to early August. July 16th to August 1st Official website: http://www.tobagoheritagefestival.com |
| Where can I buy a T&T carnival video? (panroama, carnival etc..) | You may try these places in TnT Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport formerly Crown Point Airport Tobago Rhyners Record Shop Piarco Airport Port of Spain Tel: (868) 669-3187 website: http://www.rhyners.com Crosby's Music Centre 54 Western Main Road St. James Tel: (868) 622-7622 in USA JW Records 2833 Church Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226 Tel: (718) 693-9261 Fax: (718) 693-9271 website: http://www.jwrecords.com Charlie's Record Shop 1273 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Tel: (718) 783-8336 in TnT & USA Trinidad Music Store US office: Trinidad Music Store Inc., 649 St. Lucie Crescent Stuart, FL 34994 Caribbean office: Trinidad Music Store Ltd. c/o 50 Alfredo Street Woodbrook, Port of Spain Trinidad Tel: (868) 628-5254 E-mail: info@trinidadmusicstore.com website: http://www.trinidadmusicstore.com |
| When is Republic Day? | Republic Day occurs every September 24. |
| When is the 2012 Great Fete Weekend in Tobago? | Last week/weekend in July July 25th to July 29th, 2012 |
| Education | |
| Can I send you a copy of your transcipt (grades)? | No....I am not connected with any TnT school or the Ministry of Education in addition I am based in Canada, so if you are looking for your school transcipts (grades) to be sent to you, please contact the school you attended for your transcipt! Ministry of Education 18 Alexandra Street St. Clair, Trinidad Tel: (868) 622-2182/83 email: schlibdiv@tstt.net.tt Officical Website: http://moe.gov.tt |
| Does the Ministry of Education have a website? | Yes...MOE offical website:http://moe.gov.tt |
| Accommodations | |
| What accommodations (hotel/inns/resorts/guesthouses) are closes to Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport formerly Crown Point Airport in Tobago? | These accommodations are closes to the Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport: Hotels/Inns/Resorts Arthur's By The Sea Belleviste Apartments Coconut Inn Coco Reef Resort Conrado Beach Resort Hotel Coral Ridge Studio Apartments Crooks Apartment Crown Point Beach Hotel Golden Thistle Hotel Hummingbird Hotel James Holiday Resort Jimmy's Holiday Resort Johnston Apartments Kariwak Village Hotel Le Grand Courlan Resort Palm Rings Cottages Rainbow Holiday Resort Rovanel's Resort Sandy Point Village Shaw Villa Spence Holiday Resort & Spence Terrace Store Bay Holiday Resort Sunshine Holiday Apartment Surf Side Hotel Toucan Inn Tropikist Beach Hotel & Resort Ltd V I P Holiday Resorts Villas of Tobago Woods Castle for a listing on hotels/inns/resorts click here. Guesthouses Balgobin Deolal Belleviste Apartments Candle in the Wind Crooks Apartment Douglas Apartments Golden Thistle Hotel Jeffrey's Guest House Jetway Holiday Resort Jimmy's Holiday Resort Jordan's Guest House Sandy's Guest House Shaw Villa Sunshine Holiday Apartments Surf Side Hotel Tranquility Villa Woods Castle for a listing on guesthouses click here. |
| Do I have accommodation (hotels/inns/resorts/guesthouses) rates or prices avialable on my website? | No...Due to prices varations between carnival season, peak and non-peak tourism season, I do not offer prices for accommodations on my website. You must contact the hotel/inns/resorts or guesthouse establishment yourself for rates and too make reservations. |
| Can I book my reservation through your site for accomodations at a hotel/inns/resort or guesthouse? | No..I am not affiliated with any hotel/resort and/or guesthouse where you can make reservations via my trinbago site. You must contact the hotel/inns/resorts or guesthouse establishment yourself for rates and too make reservations. In addition I am also based in Canada. I will simply delete your email if you require reservations bookings!!! |
| What accommodations (hotel/inns/resorts/guesthouses) are closes to Piarco International Airport in Trinidad? | These accommodations are closes to Piarco International Airport in Trinidad: Hotels/Inns/Resorts Airport Suites Ltd Airport View Guesthouse Holiday Inn Exp Suites Trincity Piarco International Hotel Tecu Holiday Resort for more information on hotels/resorts click here. Guesthouses Airport View Guesthouse for more information on Guesthouses click here. |
| What areas of Port of Spain can I find accomodations close to carnival events/fetes and/or actvities? | Depending on the area of POS some carnival events/fetes are closer to your accommodation location then others. Nonetheless it is fairly easy to move around the city to different events. Places to consider are: Woodbrook, St. Clair, Newtown, St. James, Maraval and downtown POS For a listing of hotel/inns/resorts: click here. For a listing of guesthouses click here. |
| Travel | |
| Does Trinidad & Tobago have a departure tax? | There is no departure tax between Trinidad and Tobago, however for all other departures TT$100 is inlcuded in your ticket. |
| How long is the trip between Trinidad and Tobago? | The trip between the two islands is as follow: By air..... Piarco International Airport (Trinidad) to Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport formerly Crown Point International Aiport (Tobago)....roughly 20 mins by air. By sea..... Port of Spain Port (Trinidad) to Scarborough Port (Tobago)....roughly 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours depending on the ferry. |
| Can I make ferry reservations through your site? | No...you would have to contact the Port Authority either in Port of Spain, Trinidad or Scarborough, Tobago for information on reservations and purchasing tickets for the ferry. Port of Spain Tel1: (868) 625-4906 Tel2: (868) 625-3055 Scarborough (868) 639-2417 for more information on the ferry click here. |
| What side of the road do they drive on in Trinidad & Tobago? | Trinidad & Tobago follows the British rule of driving.....they drive on the left hand side of the road...so remember "KEEP LEFT". Trinidad's speed limit is 80kph (50mph) on highways and 55kph (34mph) in built-up areas. While in Tobago do not exceed 50kph (31mph). There is no left turn on a red light and u-turns are illegal. Drivers and front-seat passengers are legally required to wear a seat belt: the fine for not doing so is TT$500. |
| Is there ferry service between Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago? | No..there is no ferry service between Venezuela and TnT. |
| How much is the taxi fare in Trinidad & Tobago? | The taxi fare varies from $3 to 20$ tt dollars depending on destination. (This includes both maxi taxi, regular taxis and private hired taxis) Off-routes drop off is an extra fare charge in addition to the normal fare. (off-routes fare vary from $1.00 to $10.00 tt dollars) All taxis/maxi taxis begin with the letter "H". All private hired taxis begin with the letter "PH". Maxi Taxis Coloured Scheme Port of Spain (POS) * operates from/around Port of Spain westward to the Valley * colour: yellow stripes Eastern Trinidad * operates from POS to Sandre Grande * colour: red stripes South Trinidad * operates from POS to San Fernando (including Chaguanas, Couva, Gasparillo) * colour: green stripes Princes Town - La Romaine * operates from San Fernando to Princes Town * colour: black stripes Southwestern Trinidad * operates from San Fernando into Southwest (Erin, Penal, Point Fortin, Siparia) * colour: brown stripes Tobago * operates around the island of Tobago * colour: blue stripes |
| Can I make travel arrangements through your site? | No..I am not associated with any travel agency nor do I run my own travel agency in which I can help you with your travel plans and arrangements. |
| Is there a ferry/water taxis service service between San Fernando and Port of Spain? | Yes...we have what they call water taxis running between San Fernando and Port Spain costing $15/per trip. Tickets can be purchased at $15 (one way) at the two Water Taxi terminals located at Flatrock, Lady Hailes Avenue, San Fernando, and at the Cruise Ship Complex, Port-of-Spain. Water taxis are run by NIDCO. For more information on the waer taxis click here. |
| Is there ferry service bettwen Toco (Northeastern part of Trinidad) to Scarborough Tobago? | No..currently there is no ferry service between Toco, Trinidad to Scarborough, Tobago. You will have to go the capital city of Port of Spain to catch a ferry to the sister island. |
| How far is Piarco International Airport from the Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad? | Piarco Airport to Port of Spain is roughly 28 km (17 miles) rougly 30 mins trip. |
| How far is Piarco International Airport from San Fernando, Trinidad? | Piarco Airport to San Fernando is roughly 37 km (23 miles) rougly 60 mins trip. |
| How far is it from the airport Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport formerly Crown Point International Airport to Scarborough the capital of Tobago? | Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport to Scarborough is 13 km (8 miles) roughly 15 mins trip. |
| Piraco or ANR Airport Information | For more information ANR or Piraco Airport click here. |
| What cruise ship sails to Trinidad & Tobago? | Cruise ships that sail to T&T are: Princess Cruise Line - http://www.princess.com Seabourn Cruises - http://www.seabourn.com Holland America - http://www.hollandamerica.com Fred Olsen Cruises - http://www.fredolsencruises.com Windjammer - http://www.windjammer.com |
| General | |
| What type of electricity current (voltage) is in Trinidad & Tobago? | TnT Electrical Current is rated at 110 and 220v, 60 cycles (similar to USA and Canada standards) |
| What timezone is Trinidad & Tobago? | The timezone for TnT is Time Zone EST +1; GMT -4 |
| How long must I be on the island of Trinidad & Tobago to get married? | You must be on the island for at least 3 days (72 hrs) before you can get married in Trinidad & Tobago. For more information contact Registrar General’s Office: Tobago - Registrar General’s Office Jerningham Street Scarborough Tel: (868) 639-3210 Trinidad - Registrar General’s Office Red House Abercromby Street Port of Spain Tel: (868) 623-2450 |
| Can I send you a police badge or crest? | No....currently I am not aware of any police badges/crests avialable for collectors. In addition I have no connection with the Trinidad & Tobago Police Force in redirecting your enquiries for a police crest/badge. |
| What is the currency of Trinidad and Tobago? | The currency is TT dollar floats against the US dollar (roughly $6 USA to $1 TT). For the exchange rate contact your local bank for the current rate. Travellers' cheques, US currency and international credit cards are readily accepted at major hotels and shops. TT cash can be accessed from ABMs (automatic bank machines) around the island. |
| Is there a TSTT directory online? | TSTT Whitepages (informationpages.com)... click here. TSTT Yellowpages (informationpages.com) ... click here. TSTT Whitepages (TSTT) ....not online TSTT Yellowpages (TSTT) ... click here. |
| What age must you be to drive in Trinidad & Tobago? | Visitors with valid licenses issued in U.S., Canada, France, U.K., Germany and the Bahamas may drive for up to three months. International licenses are also accepted. Note: "Keep Left when Driving"......Trinidad & Tobago drives on the left hand side of the road like in England. Trinidad's speed limit is 80kph (50mph) on highways and 55kph (34mph) in built-up areas. While in Tobago do not exceed 50kph (31mph). There is no left turn on a red light and u-turns are illegal. Drivers and front-seat passengers are legally required to wear a seat belt: the fine for not doing so is TT$500. |
| In case of emergency assistance what numbers do I called? | Police Rapid Response - 999/555 Emergency Fire Sevice - 990 Ambulance Sevice Response - 990/811 Non Emergency Ambulance Service (Tobago only) - 639-2552 Paramedics - 900; 624-4343 (Port of Spain) Paramedics - 653-4343 (San Fernando) Paramedics - 639-4444 Tobago Coast Guard Search & Rescue - 634-4440/2131 Eric Williams Medical: 645-HOPE (4673) Sciences Complex 645-2640/591 Port of Spain General Hospital: 623-2951/6, 623-7715, 625-3621 St Clair Medical Centre: 628-1451/2, 628-86151 Scarborough Hospital (Tobago) - 639-2551 Community Hospital - 622-1191/2, 628-8330/2 Medical Associates - 662-6566 Scarborough Medical Associate (Tobago) - 639-1115 Operator - 0 T&T area code == 868 |
| Is the water safe to drink in Trinidad & Tobago? | Tap water is process, but boil the water to be on the safe side. Bottle water can be puchased. |
| Can I forward your resume (curriculum vitae/cv) to an employer/agency/company. | No, I am not an job referreal agency nor do I know if individuals/company that are hiring people. Please send the resume yourself to the individual or company I will not forward any resumes. |
| The word "Spain" refers to caribbean island of Trinidad's capital city...Port of Spain | The word "Spain" refers to "Port of Spain" the capital city of the caribbean island of Trinidad and not the European country Spain. |
| What are some traditional games played by children in Trinidad & Tobago? | (1) Rounders - Like base ball, except you hit the ball with your hand, and run the bases, then the next person comes to bat. and the other team have to get you out, by hitting you with the ball. (2) Bail Cup - you fill a milk pan with stones, any amount of people can play, one person has to find the others who goes into hiding, and say Bail Cup while shaking the pan (NAME CALLED) behind the fence or tree, come out. also the ones in hiding can run out and shake the pan. The game then starts over. (3) Rescue - A game of catch, where a person catches the others one by one and puts them in jail or holding, he or she still has to catch all, but any one who is not caught, and run into the jail and rescue the others with out getting caught. (4) Blind Man - A person eyes are covered, and has to feel his or her way to catch the others the first one to get touched is it. (5) Red Over - Two teams mostly Girls vs Boys both form a line and hold hands, them call a name while saying Red over red over send (name called ) right over and the person has to break through. if not they go back to the team. (6) Brown Girl - A circle is formed and holding hands while singing brown girl in the ring, when the song is finished the girl has to kiss one of the boys. (7) Marble Games (a) Rings - A circle is drawn in the ground and marbles put in you take turns to knock them out. (b) 3 Hole - 3 holes are dug, 3 or 4 players they stand at one end and pitch the marble to the other end and try to get it in the hold in one, if they do they try for the 2 hold , if they get it they go for the 3 one , then go back down to the 2 one then 1 st one then, repeat the first step again, if a hold is not made one the first try turns are taken. the fist person to come back up the 2nsd time is the winner. (c) 10 20 - a fun game mostly played by the younger kids the pitch the marble to knock or hit the other person marble and points are games. |
| What language is spoken in Trinidad & Tobago? | The primary language spoken on the islands is English. Although some locals can also speak Hindu, Spanish, French. and Patois (Broken French language). |
| Can I book scuba diving lessons/instructions? | No, I am not affiliate with any diving program nor diving school you will have to contact diving instructor/school directly for scuba diving lessons/instructions. |
| Government/Business Services | |
| How do I get employement with a hospital, nursing home or register with the medical or nursing board in Trinidad & Tobago? | Please conntact the Ministry of Health Ministry of Health General Administration IDC Building 10-12 Independence Square Port of Spain Tel: 627-0010/12/14 Fax: 623-9528 website: Ministry of Health |
| How do I contact the resturant or hotel association? | Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association c/o Trinidad & Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute Airway Road, Chaguaramas PO Box 243 Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel1: (868) 634-1174 Tel2: (868) 634-1175 Fax: (868) 634 1176 e-mail: THRTA website: THRTA |
| How do I get employment with the Trinidad & Tobago Police service? | You best bet is too contact the Police service: T&T Police Service 2 Piccadilly Street Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel: (868) 625-3789 For more information on joining the police department click here. |