1640. Tobacco‚ the crop on which Jamaica’s economy was founded‚ started to decline as a result of competition from Virginia tobacco ( North America). In 1613 John Rolfe had introduced tobacco to Virginia. A variety imported from Trinidad proved to show good quality and growth potential. It is ironic that a tobacco plant species from the West Indies should be the source of the decline of 3 the West Indian tobacco crop. By 1627 Virginia was able to ship nearly 500 000 lbs
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How does pop culture folklore influence Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago? Many of the characters seen in the masquerades are influenced by traditional folklore. The legends/myths of spirits and other elements of folklore are seen in present day Carnival celebrations as they retain culture and tradition. People re-enact scenarios on how the folklore characters were observed to behave and they would ‘dress up’ in costumes and makeup to portray them. Some of the most prominent folklore characters that
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clothing and shelter. These three needs must be provided on the child’s requirements and until s/he turns to eighteen years. Also‚ the child’s educational needs should always be met. Primary education is compulsory and it is provided free of cost in Trinidad and Tobago. Without adequate education‚ the child will not be able to gain a respectful job in society. Furthermore‚ being a good listener is an important component of good parenting. In today’s society‚ most of the parents are busy with their
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areas of cooperation that existed during the Federation. Further‚ Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago both attained independence in August that year and with it the power to control their own domestic and external affairs. To discuss this concept‚ the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago convened the first Heads of Government Conference in July 1963‚ and attended by the leaders of Barbados‚ British Guiana‚ Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. At this Conference‚ the participating leaders of the four(4) Caribbean
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the Commonwealth Caribbean today. The Commonwealth Caribbean comprises the countries of Antigua and Barbuda‚ the Bahamas‚ Barbados‚ Belize‚ Dominica‚ Grenada‚ Guyana‚ Jamaica‚ St. Lucia‚ St. Kitts and Nevis‚ St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago. The characteristics of Caribbean countries are countries of small populations‚ most of which have narrow economic bases‚ few natural resources‚ open volatile economies‚ high debt levels‚ are vulnerable to external shocks‚ recurring natural
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2009 examine the extent to which religious beliefs have affected the lives of followers in the Caribbean. Support your response with reference to ONE religion in a named Caribbean society and its impact on TWO of the following aspects of social life: economic‚ cultural‚ political‚ mass media and technological Religion can be defined as a system of beliefs‚ practices and philosophical values that are collectively held. It reinforces norms and values‚ promotes solidarity and equality and even brings
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sustainable tourism practices. Local communities and Non Government Organizations today have a very important voice in the way in which tourism is developed and resources allocated. It is this more responsible and sustainable tourism that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago wishes to develop and promote. Tourism provides entrepreneurial opportunities for small operators‚ can foster balanced development and empower rural communities‚ youth and women‚ and can dynamise other sectors of the economy‚ particularly
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in 1958. It was a Federal Government drawn from 10 member islands which were Antigua and Barbuda‚ Barbados‚ Dominica‚ Grenada‚ Jamaica‚ Montserrat‚ the then St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla‚ Saint Lucia‚ St Vincent and Trinidad and Tobago. The Federal Capital of the federation was located in Trinidad and Tobago Economically the Region remained as it had been for centuries and during this period of time not even free trade was introduced between the Member Countries during this period. The Federation however
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they arrived in the Caribbean. Indenture-ship had the greatest impact in Trinidad and Guyana‚ where the sugar industry continued to flourish after it declined in other islands. With the exception of Haiti‚ Santo Domingo‚ Puerto Rico and Barbados‚ the Caribbean underwent a demographic revolution in the 1800s because of this new immigrant labor. Indenture-ship became a major labor relations system in Jamaica‚ Guyana and Trinidad. As a result of the arrival of immigrant workers‚ the Caribbean benefitted
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primarily Trinidad. Its origin though not Caribbean based was very influential towards the religion itself. Its development and its practices were also important in its recognition. The effect of the religion was also attached to social and political backgrounds. The Spiritual Baptists or Shouter Baptists originate from the combined religions of traditional African religion and Christianity‚ although the Spiritual Baptists consider themselves fully Christian. The religion was brought to Trinidad by ‘Merikins’
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