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rinidad and Tobago celebrates its 55th anniversary of Independence on 31 August 2017. At midnight on 30 August 1962, the British flag (the Union Jack) was lowered and the red, white and black, Trinidad and Tobago flag was raised for the first time. Trinidad and Tobago’s history had been one of conquer and colonization with the superpowers of the day fighting at various times for possession of the southernmost of the Caribbean chain of islands. The original settlers, the Amerindians, were no match for the invading marauders…Tobago changed hands among the Spanish, British, French, and Dutch but eventually ended up in British hands. The island of Trinidad was a Spanish colony from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1498 to the capitulation of the Spanish Governor, Don José Maria Chacón, on the arrival of a British fleet of 18 warships on 18 February 1797. In 1814, the British crown gained possession of Tobago, which it maintained for a century and a half. The British first ruled Tobago as a separate colony, but during much of the 19th century administered...Continued on page 5
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Bacardi embraces the Caribbean culture & music with Major Lazer
arlier this Summer, Bacardi kicked off a oneyear partnership with EDM trio Major Lazer that unites each of them in the island vibe tied to their roots. A true Caribbean American Mixture Major Lazer —which includes Diplo from Mississipi, Walshy Fire from Jamaica and Jillionaire from Trinidad and Tobago.
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Called “Sound of Rum,” the collaboration between Major Lazer and Bacardi will take many forms. “Growing up in the islands, I worked in bars for many years learning how to master the perfect rum cocktail,” says Jillionaire...Continued on page 8
Trinidad & Tobago win World 4 x 4 Relay
for Trinidad, catching the American on the home straight to give Trinidad their first world title in this event and this added to the list of upsets at the championships 2017 Lalonde who was part of the Trinidad team which took bronze on The US led for most of the same track at the the race and appeared to J.Solomon/J.Richards/M.Cedenio/L.Gordon London Olympics five be on course for another win after Michael years ago and won silver at the Beijing Cherry ran a strong third lap to extend their World Championships in 2015. lead before handing the baton to Kerley. But Trinidad's 4x4 relay time of 2:58.12 was Gordon gave chase and ran a superb final lap the fastest this year.
rinidad and Tobago denied United States of a seventh successive world 4x400 meters relay title when Trinidad's Lalonde Gordon overhauled Fred Kerley on the final leg to win a breathtaking final at the World Athletics Championships.