History of Trinidad and Tobago

Background: The islands came under British control in the 18th century; Following the dissolution of the West Indies Federation, independence was granted in 1962; with Eric Williams as Prime Minister. The country became a republic within the Commonwealth in 1976,with a president replacing the British monarch as head of state. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago, is targeted for expansion and is growing.

See also : Trinidad and Tobago