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Who gave us our national watch words?
Eric Williams
Origin of the National Watchwords Eric Williams In a speech delivered at the Independence Youth Rally, Queen’s Park Oval on 30th August 1962, (the eve of our Independence from Britain), to the soon-to-be citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. “I have given to the Nation as its watchwords, Discipline, Production, Tolerance.
Who wrote the national watch words of Trinidad and Tobago?
Who wrote the watch words of Trinidad? Patrick S. Castagne composed the words and music of the National Anthem in 1962. The words of the National Anthem reflect the nature and the strength of the people of Trinidad and Tobago, our courage as one nation working towards living in unity despite our diversity.
What is Trinidad and Tobago watch words?
Discipline, Production, Tolerance. “I have given to the nation as its watch words DISCIPLINE, PRODUCTION, TOLERANCE, they apply as much as to you the young people as to your parents.
Who wrote the national watchwords?
Patrick S. Castagne composed the words and music of the National Anthem in 1962.
Who wrote the Pledge of Trinidad and Tobago?
Marjorie Padmore
The Independence Pledge, written by Marjorie Padmore, was composed for school children and is usually recited at the opening and closing of school terms and on special occasions like Independence Day and Republic Day.
Who is the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago?
Eric Eustace Williams
Eric Williams, in full Eric Eustace Williams, (born Sept. 25, 1911, Port of Spain, Trinidad—died March 29, 1981, St. Anne, near Port of Spain), first and longtime prime minister of independent Trinidad and Tobago (1962–81), who founded (1956) the People’s National Movement (PNM) and led his country to independence.
Who appoints the prime minister in Trinidad and Tobago?
The president
The president appoints as prime minister the leader of the largest party in the House of Representatives, and also appoints members of the Senate on the recommendation of the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition.
Who settled in Trinidad and Tobago?
The history of Trinidad and Tobago begins with the settlements of the islands by Indigenous First Peoples. Both islands were visited by Christopher Columbus on his third voyage in 1498 and claimed in the name of Spain. Trinidad remained in Spanish hands until 1797, but it was largely settled by French colonists.
Who was both Prime Minister and president of Trinidad and Tobago?
Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson is a former Prime Minister and President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and was one of the most experienced parliamentarians in the Caribbean region.