For many, Trinidad and Tobago is the epitome of a Caribbean paradise ... may also "put a damper" on the nation's "world-renowned Carnival" scheduled to wind through the streets in early March.

Known as the birthplace of Caribbean Carnival, Trinidad and Tobago is the largest and most famous carnival in the Caribbean.

President of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Bands Associa­tion (TTCBA) Mark Ayen has raised concerns about the decline in the number of bands participa­ting in children’s mas this season.

Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency as ... In the latest violent incident, five men were shot dead in a shop in the poverty-stricken Laventille area on Sunday.

From glittering superheroes and inflatable dinosaurs to full-body leotards covered in sequins, the stands are a vibrant extension of the energy on the pitch.