CELEBRATING THE MEN & WOMEN OF THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES In spite of the frightening circumstances, the various Protective Services of Trinidad and Tobago persevered and sustained their presence on the streets in an effort to maintain law and order. It is the dedication of the men and women of the protective services and various support services Read More
Arthur Napoleon Raymond (ANR) Robinson was the third President (March 19, 1997 to March 17, 2003) and the third Prime Minister (December 18, 1986 to December 17, 1991) of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He was born on December 16, 1926 in Calder Hall, Tobago. He studied law and was called to the Read More
The Survivors: The Politicians From 27 July to 1 August 1990, the Jamaat Al Muslimeen (JAM) held hostage the Parliamentarians and the staff at Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT). In the Parliamentary Chamber at “the Red House”, the Prime Minister, Hon. A.N.R. Robinson, six members of the Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago and ten other Read More
Remembering the Fallen Many things were lost on Friday July 27th, 1990, but none greater than the lives of the 24 individuals that died as a result of the coup attempt. Among them were Policemen, Civilians, Media & Members of the Jamaat al Muslimeens, all citizens of the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Read More
As a consequence of the destruction wrought in Port of Spain, the nature and culture of business went through a metamorphosis. Whereas prior to 1990, Port of Spain was a desirable centre of shopping for locals and visitors, after 1990, all that changed. The incidence of crime and violence became a frightening feature of daily Read More
LIST OF MUSLIMEEN MEMBERS IN THE RED HOUSE LIST OF MUSLIMEEN MEMBERS IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TELEVISION (TTT) 1. Adnan Al Adil 1. Vergil Khan 2. Abdul Naim 2. Dennis Simon 3.Abdu Jami 3. Peter Joseph 4.Batal Abdul Alim 4. Patient on Stretcher 5.Arman Abdul Samad 5. Hackmut Ali 6. Abdul Bari 6. Kalimu Abdulah Read More
What was the 1990 Coup? The 1990 Coup was an attempt to overthrow the then Government of Trinidad and Tobago. It had resounding effects on the citizenry and in the quarter century since this event – though it may have faded from memory for some – there can be no denying its impact on a Read More
From Friday, July 27th, to Wednesday August 1st, 1990, a six day siege of Trinidad & Tobago’s capital city, Port of Spain, and its Parliament (Red House), captivated the world. Focus was placed upon the immediate situation occurring over that week; the daring of the insurgents, the precarious safety of the nation’s leaders, the resulting Read More
