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๐น๐น Trinidad and Tobago removes Christopher Columbus statue amid reckoning with colonial past
The statue of Christopher Columbus, a controversial fixture in Trinidad and Tobagoโs capital for over a century, was finally removed on Wednesday as the Caribbean nation continues to confront its colonial legacy. The decision follows years of activism from citizens and historians who argue that such monuments glorify oppression rather than heritage. The statue, located…
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One Caribbean Music Festival Set to Electrify Port of Spain this May
The energy of the Caribbean will be in full force on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, as Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, hosts the highly anticipated One Caribbean Music Festival at the iconic Queenโs Park Savannah. This vibrant celebration of Caribbean unity, music, and culture will feature performances from some of the regionโs top artistsโmost…
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Trinidad is redrawing its coat of arms to remove Columbusโ three famous ships
Officials in Trinidad and Tobago are redrawing the islandโs coat of arms for the first time since its creation in 1962 to remove references to European colonization. Christopher Columbusโ three ships โ the Pinta, the Niรฑa and the Santa Marรญa โ will be replaced with the steelpan, a popular percussion instrument that originated in the…
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