r/TrinidadandTobago

I live in america and I've been here for over 20 years, however I have absolutely no family living here. My dad was born in Trinidad and my mom Jamaica. Over the past 20 years neither one of my parents have tried to secured my papers and with the current administration I fear being deported every day, my parents were able to sponsor me last year but thats still a 10 year wait.

I know I still have the marriage route but as of right now I'm single and have been turned down 2 times in my last 2 relationships when I asked to be sponsored. Lately ive had the urge to further my degree and move out of america and either study abroad or get a work visa. I've also been feeling like I want to visit trinidad as basically all my family is there and I haven't seen anyone in over 20 years. If the crime wasn't so bad I guess I'd actually move back home.

If you had the opportunity to move to america would you? Or would you stay in trindad? What would you do if you were in my shoes? Stay and wait out a petition or leave and start a new life?

Feel free to ask ah Trinbagonian a question!

Need advice, recommendations, suggestions or looking for something in particular? Everything and anything goes!

Please keep criticism and derogatory remarks out of this thread, if you have an answer then respond, if you don't... then don't.

Greediness is a hell of a thing. You’d prefer to full your pockets with collecting rent than satisfy your customers with proper space?

The last time, I visited this place was around 2-3 years ago. Today, I accompanied a relative to this supermarket after so long as their prices are supposedly cheaper than other groceries. I was there for pushing the trolley, picking up items and lifting the heavy items.

Every lane I went through, I had to wait for someone to move (it could be 15 seconds or a whole minute) or finish picking up their items to leave the lane. I accidentally pushed the trolley (not hard, sorta hit them 💀😭) into a staff who was packing items on the shelves, and into a man who was at the end of lane. I did apologize. At least, two - three lanes had a fuckass pole in the near end, Trolleys could fit through one side which meant waiting again, sometimes.

When staffs are packing, you’ve to wait for people to finish pick up their items to go through that side. Understandable, as it isn’t the staff’s fault. Sometimes, there are people who are getting items on the right side of the lane and have their trolley to the damn side of them which I had to wait for. 😤

The section to go to the saltfish/smoke herring, onion and garlic section in the back is like a fucking fish market. The storage section is right there so staffs would need to exit the same section so you would have to wait again to leave. The meat area has a gross smell, even their staffs have received complaints about it in the past. The last time, I was there, my mother and I picked up dog meat so I remember the scent.

I’m sure, it’s visible that people struggle with going through the lanes as it’s pretty small, you’ve to wait for someone to leave and then you can leave.

Why wasn’t widening the item lanes, a priority? Why wasn’t widening the cashing lanes, a priority? Why wasn’t more space for more cashiers and more packers, a priority? Why wasn’t proper ventilation for the meat room, a priority? If there is an earthquake, is the only exit, the entrance area? (Pricesmart too, if there is an earthquake and those fridges and heavy items up top fall on us?) Why wasn’t customers safety and comfort, a priority? Greediness is a hell of a thing. You’d prefer to full your pockets with collecting rent than satisfy your customers with proper space?

I’m going to delete this. It just has me so mad. Not even leaving a review could make me feel better 😹

We reaaaaaccccchhhh🇹🇹🇹🇹

Genuine question—what are people actually watching these days in Trinidad & Tobago?

Is it still mainly cricket and football, or have sports like NBA, UFC, F1, etc. taken over more than people think?

People who park in disabled parking spots when they’re not disabled should be heavily fined in Trinidad and Tobago.

Those spots are not “just for a quick minute.” They exist because some people genuinely need easier access to buildings and services.

Too many times you see fully able-bodied people park there because they “running in fast” while disabled people or elderly citizens have to struggle.

That level of selfishness deserves consequences.

If there’s no real enforcement, people will keep doing it. Fine them properly and tow repeat offenders too.

Basic respect and consideration for others shouldn’t be optional.

Recently, my (20F) cousin (15F) opened up to me that she is being sexually abused in her home. I won’t go into details, but it’s not possible for her to stay there. I live with my parents and don’t think they would allow her to live with us permanently. Are there any homes specifically for sexual abuse survivors, or just any home in general, that are safe for her to go? She hasn’t even written CSEC yet, so I really want a place where she can continue her education and can properly provide for her. Thank you!

I’m half trini and I’ve always been a bit disconnected from that side of myself. I want to get more immersed into the culture. So I’d really appreciate if anyone could recommend me any music, movies, or shows that you might consider classics.