25th Anniversary Conference on West Indian Literature
2– 4, March, 2006

General Information

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Trinidad is 4,828 sq. km (1,864 sq. miles) while Tobago is 300 sq. km (116 sq. miles). The climate is warm and tropical; the early months are dry while rain falls constantly between June and December. It is one island of a twin island democratic republic nation within the Commonwealth. It has a population of approximately 1.3 million. Its multi-ethnic community is reflected in the variety of food and music that is readily available.

BUSINESS
Business hours are usually from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday. Banks are open from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and on Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon and 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. The TT dollar floats against the US dollar at TT$6.29 (June 2005). Credit cards are widely accepted.

CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES
A two-day festival driven by intoxicating music, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is scheduled for February 27th and 28th, 2006. This festival, our most famous cultural phenomenon, best evidences the freedom, spirit and power of our multi-ethnic society. It is a rainbow to behold, full of traditions and innovations, color and noise. The full-scale abandon on the streets, the creative essence of the street masquerade with its thousands of costumes, hundreds of calypsos and awe-inspiring steelband performances is as honest a reflection of local character as possible.

NATURE TOUR OPERATORS
Caroni Bird Sanctuary Tours
Trinidad
Tel: (868) 645-1305

Pax Nature Tours
St Augustine, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 662-4084