31/08/2026
At midnight on 30th August 1962, the Union Jack was lowered over Trinidad and Tobago. The Red, White, and Black rose in its place. Bells tolled, sirens rang, and a new nation declared itself.
Sixty-four years later, Independence Day remains a moment of reflection. The journey from colony to sovereign nation is a commitment renewed every year. We honour the ancestors who paved the way, the leaders who shaped the path, and the citizens who continue to build.
Today, we pause, remember, and give thanks.