I've been meaning to share this for some time now, but having read it several times I feel I must.
It makes for very interesting reading. If you have the time.
http://caribbeanhistoryarchives.blogspot.com/2018/05/presidents-house-or-ups-and-downs-of.html
and
http://caribbeanhistoryarchives.blogspot.com/search/label/Police
Both blogs reference numerous sources all of which document a proud and resourceful people.
these two blogs go some way to explaining what makes us Trinidadians and Tobagonians (Trinbagonians) in today's speak.
Growing up in Port of Spain many of these places and buildings mentioned were my daily landmarks.
I just thought those of you with children and grand children (expats especially) may wish to pass on to them this knowledge.
No wonder pan was invented.
Randi Curvan
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Thank you Randi for this Historical gem