Video posts from Trinbago Dispora.
Our third episode of TDON Vignettes highlights an inspiring story of excellence, purpose, and giving back. This edition features renowned heart surgeon Dr. Daniel L. Beckles, whose journey from Pleasantville, San Fernando to international recognition is as heartwarming as it is impressive. 🇹🇹 Rooted in Trinidad, Thriving Abroad Dr. Beckles, born and raised in southern … Read more
In a remarkable show of compassion and expertise, a team of international medical professionals led by Trinbago born Dr. Reynold Agard is currently making a powerful impact through a humanitarian medical mission in Trinidad and Tobago. Running from July 21st to 24th, 2025, this mission is more than just medicine—it’s a testament to service, selflessness, … Read more
From acclaimed Trinidad and Tobago filmmaker and cultural historian Dr. Andre Phillips comes the highly anticipated sequel to his landmark debut, Exemplars of Patriotism.
In our second episode of Trinbago Diaspora Vignettes, we talk about the remarkable journey of Dr. Reynold Agard, a Trinidad-born internist whose mission-driven career has touched lives across four continents. As president of HANDS International,
Ingrid Jean-Baptiste, longtime president of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa, shares her remarkable journey from South Trinidad to Canada—and her decades of service to the diaspora. From life-saving support for medical patients to donations for schools and children’s homes, Ingrid’s story is a testament to the power of social remittances and diaspora leadership.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 2025 is poised to set new economic records, with projections indicating that visitor spending will surpass the $640 million mark achieved in 2024. This anticipated surge is attributed to a significant increase in tourist arrivals and heightened participation from the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora. Tourism Minister’s Projections Minister of Tourism, Culture, … Read more
As Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 2025 approaches, the nation’s diaspora is playing a pivotal role in enhancing the festivities. A significant highlight is the Epic Cruise, which offers a unique and immersive Carnival experience.
The Caribbean like any other region has a sizeable diaspora, with a total of 9.08 million migrants from the Caribbean living outside their country or territory of origin according to statistics from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA).
The premiere of our highly anticipated documentary is finally here! This film tells the powerful and inspiring stories of the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora and their contributions to the development of Tobago since the island nation’s independence.
Trinbago Diaspora Outreach Network is excited to announce our first documentary, Exemplars of Patriotism. It showcases the diverse ways in which the T&T diaspora has contributed to the development of our nation since independence.