Trinidad and Tobago in the 1980s

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[@huzaifahosein1347]

Being born in 2005 it’s amazing to see how Trinidad was before the state it’s in this day age it’s honestly breath taking and very intriguing

[@lincolndipnarinesingh3035]

I was born in trinidad in1951 left there in1981 for the US 🇺🇸 them days was so nice l use to go any part of trinidad 🇹🇹 come home any time no problem no bandit

[@smilingsweet6107]

The video is really clean for something of the 80s.

[@4TheExec]

Yes indeed!

[@cariblink545]

Ikr

[@CyberLabStudio]

That's because it was shot on film. During the 80's and 90's was when video recording on tapes caught on in a big way and quality of archival stuff like this suffered immensely. Even many movies made in the 60's and 70's look cleaner than some movies made in the 80's when transferred to BluRay. I'm not sure exactly why though.

[@ayeshagomez4700]

The video was probably refined

[@mortal106]

The oxygen was cleaner back then too

[@shivaramjagasar562]

This video is pure gold.

[@elizabethmolino8262]

It definitely is.

[@russellleefoon8293]

A time when even our speech and the way we spoke our English was so articulate and beautiful. Shameful what has happened.

[@luvlihyunjin]

And when we attempt to speak more proper and articulate we get ostracized and or made fun of by our peers and are told that we're "trying to be american" or "trying to sound white" ;-;

[@Azrael__]

Well, the presenters were either specifically trained to emulate the "British" accent or spent some time in Britain learning journalism. Also, further back there was a tendency in television media to use a fake accent. The average person very likely didn't speak like this.

[@dannyell7333]

@@Azrael__ 100% to this day there is an unnatural ON AIR tone still on both Radio and Television

[@Azrael__]

@@dannyell7333 Yeah, definitely. But I believe what they do today is more about ensuring clarity in pronunciation and creating an emotive/lively cadance so it doesn't sound like they're just reading off a teleprompter than trying to sound British. What's done in this video is the use of or attempt to use a British accent to signify authority and class.

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

I’ve been saying this for years, we don’t sound like this anymore, crying shame…

[@becca_1770]

This was so refreshing to see, i'm not an 80's child but i wish i was, i dislike the way this country is presently, we had so many resources now we don't have half of it, i dislike the toll that politics has also taken on the land and the people, this video deserves more recognition gonna share to everyone i know.❤❤

[@shanealarcon7928]

Blessing from Belize 🇧🇿

[@laurenlabban8987]

So true it's all being sold out bring back d Ole time days

[@Rman775]

Trinidad and Tobago was experiencing a PAINFUL recession during the 1980's(much worse than now) so I really don't think you would have wanted to live through that. It is understandable that as someone who never lived through the period you have an idealized view of how things were but trust me any problem that that exist now was very present at the time and even much worse in many instances.

[@politcallycorrect5816]

@@Rman775 thank you. there was no gate back then, no CDAP, no water taxis...

[@darwincharles2787]

Becca it aint easy we vote for people an they dissapoint we all ah dem

[@sweetcaribbean100]

I wish we could go back in time. Those days were far better than now. We had our ups and downs but people cared. The youths had purpose unlike today.

[@ThegreatDmarcellin]

The uploader of this video deserves some kind of award! thanks!!!!

[@triniasmr4503]

I grew up around these times ..i really miss the simplicity of the 80's my best memories is during the 80' s ...cant believe what we have come to now ...i can only wish to get back to these times...

[@Ar-ken]

u can start by throwing away the device you used to Comment on this video...it wasn't in the 80's

[@sr.trolling]

80s makes now look gross

[@triniasmr4503]

@@sr.trolling lol exactly

[@LangkeeLongkee]

You mean when people were less socially conscious? I’m good. Also you missed the point of the person who replied to you, entirely

[@LangkeeLongkee]

@@triniasmr4503 once again, because you were ignorant. The world was not safer, the worst tragedies haven't been happening recently, dear. In the 80s there was no smart phone to get a news article on a shooting immediately. It is not my opinion, it is a fact that people were more ignorant before modern technology and the internet. Information travels faster making the world seem bleaker but it is not. You should have been afraid for your kids in the 80s as well, you just didn't know better then. We're too sensitive because we require you treat marginalized people with respect but here you are getting your pantyhose in a twist cause insulted the abstract concept of a 10 year period of time. Tolerance requires intolerance towards intolerance. People are not more sensitive now, we're being conscious of the correct things. You're saying people were less sensitive when gay people kissing was offensive??? Because asking you to respect someone is me being sensitive but passing laws controlling what grown adults do with grown adults isn't, you are all pathetic. You're not even a joke, cause jokes are funny.

[@gisellechristian4054]

I was born n in the 70s. Memories are irreplaceable... As the Old saying goes you never no what u have until you loose it TNT. Still one love.🙏

[@heatheracco8656]

I am so proud to a Trinbagonian. 🥰😍

[@terronhastick844]

I was born in 82 in Port of Spain and I must say these old videos of trinidad & tobago have me amazed of how things was so simple accomplished and peaceful. The type of cars then looks old to me now the way women then would have there hair style there dress code. Just have me smiling. Life is surly a circle and things must change. My mom was 19 then she's 58 now I'm 39 now in 2021could never leave this country trinidad & tobago 🇹🇹

[@saarahjames5077]

It's the most beautiful place in the world I love Trinidad land of my birth although things has change I'll always love my country.

[@elizabethmolino8262]

Wow! Its like I step into a time machine with this video .My Sweet TnT.

[@Tejaye777]

I was 15 years old at the end of the 1980s. Trust me things change so gradually that you don't really feel anything is changing until you look back and see how different it was.

[@michael-bz5qz]

Is it just me or do their accents sound a bit different from the way we talk today? Also nice footage the island look so clean and green

[@aaronprimus1300]

Yep even older folks nowadays talk differently to how we do.

[@nichx6192]

You can hear the British influence in the accent more

[@JasonSnaggs]

Yes, it is unfortunate. I speak that way today.

[@MBsr5]

more proper and cleaner sounding with a nice twang. Everything about Trinidad these days has become unsophisticated

[@daizfully1364]

@@MBsr5 .... Sounding like a colonizer

[@gavinmellon9313]

I lived in Trinidad from August 1981 to January 1986. This really took me back. Wow!!!

[@beyourself2444]

My childhood... great times

[@blackgorillaarmy9204]

Beautiful people. Beautiful country.Great food & music .Much Respect from Ayiti!

[@jasonramsingh9947]

I totally forgot that we had a Wimpy's Burger here! But, I do remember that Woolworths on lower Frederick St. where Excellent Stores is now. It had the first escalator I ever rode on as a kid.

[@petrinasandiford8134]

Yes to the first Escalator , simple times

[@tompeters7486]

So this is T'dad and Tobago in the 80's. Beautiful as usual. I left my sweet T$T in 1978, I missed the 80's, went back in 1993 for the first time. I miss my old friends and neighborhood. Always Trini to the bone!!

[@mapp4751]

I lived in T&T from 1963 to 1967 i have great memories living in Diego Martin and going to Diego Martin Secondary school before moving to Canada! would love to roll the clock back to those simpler times!

[@rorykanju2946]

Trinidad and Tobago is still beautiful. It's the in consideration of Trinbagonians that make it seem ugly. People dont care for each other again.

[@sarai373]

So true. We lived well with each other and loved each other back then.

[@LangkeeLongkee]

@@sarai373 we loved each other back then? You mean when being gay was illegal? And being sexist, racist, ableist and any other kind of phobe was more acceptable? That was love to you?

[@sarai373]

@@LangkeeLongkee hmm you seem to pick apart at everything I comment on. I stated my opinion because my experiences were positive.

[@LangkeeLongkee]

@@sarai373 do you want a "you're privleged" ribbon?

[@sarai373]

@@LangkeeLongkee yeah preferably purple...thanks.

[@garypanjazzproductionsledo9655]

Beautiful place grew up there for 9yrs

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

You spent 9 years over here?

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

The best times, my childhood here, so very nostalgic..

[@micfin888]

I was born in Trinidad in the 60's. Loved this video. In depth explanation of so much of natural resources etc. I appreciated this! ❤🇹🇹

[@nalenitiwari3571]

I feel so proud as a trini to see this

[@hypolite1654]

Trinidadians are good-looking people.

[@missk2593]

Take care of what u have because it could all be gone in the twinkle of an eye. The 80s was a fantastic time for me, love this video

[@LangkeeLongkee]

Not you all in the replies blinded by nostalgia acting like the world isn’t objectively progressing towards better times. Smh. Every single place has its flaws that can be very frustrating but I wouldn’t rather be from anywhere else 🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@TheKeithvidz]

ninjaman - I did my part in preservation and shared to social media.

[@je978]

Then vs Now.....Things Real Change!

[@catherinenarine6307]

The afro girl👀❤it. Unfortunately🇹🇹 as we knew it is no more😥

[@ayodeler39]

Let’s not fret less we dip into a tabanca . I am grateful for the opportunity to still express myself frankly and creatively. I loved 💓my Afro girl 👀. Think I will go back to it for old times sake. It helps me feel positive & brings up good old memories and help me 👀cool at 70+. What more can I ask for at this stage? 🤷🏾‍♀️ .

[@cherylrodriguez1563]

I enjoyed looking at and remembering how nice here was i am glad i live it i am sorry for the young they dont know how nice here was

[@ThePencilpants69]

When he said, "...and some of the most beautiful women in the world..." I felt that.

[@selfmade128]

How amazing T&T was! What happened to my so blessed country? Hope this could be made as a segment on our local stations or schools to bring some pride back to our home. 🙏🏾

[@seapeajones]

Money. Resource rich nations tend to be sold out by their leadership & exploited. Africa has a similar story. Very disheartening.

[@esaihunte3971]

Just beautiful🥺 Love the clip of Tobago in the end

[@Tokyo2009ful]

I really and truly appreciate this video. Takes me to a happy place. Am sharing!!!

[@nkosicollier4984]

Beautiful! Epic! And jus marvelous. Thank u for this 😊

[@MySafraz]

I remember when all of the Caribbean looked up to The TT dollar. It’s Sad what drugs will do to a great country. The crime is out of control today. Absolutely tragic

[@shanealarcon7928]

Real same thing like Belize 🇧🇿

[@MrNhojstrebor]

Where did you get the idea that T&T was destroyed by drugs? If anything is destroying T&T, it is the corrupt politicians. Now in 2021 T&T still does not have a proper and continuous public waterworks system. The roads are in disrepair in most parts of the island, especially Trinidad's Northern region. Trinidad has the largest Pitch Lake in the world and many quarries, so there is no shortage of materials equipment, and money to repair and build proper roads. Crime creation is a very big business in T&T for the big Gov. T&T is a Legalist Police state, full of brainwashed indoctrinated dimwits.

[@IsJdog911]

@@MrNhojstrebor exactly, it's so refreshing to hear someone with sense who actually understands inflation and economics 👏👏👏

[@IsJdog911]

@@MrNhojstrebor so many ppl here so brainwashed and indoctrinated I don't even bother to talk to most of them, I jus wait and let natural selection do its job.

[@stefanpinheiro77]

Love it. Love my country - although those days will never come back.

[@darionbalkaran790]

Despite not being born in the 1980 instead the 21st Century, I'd like to think crime was less of a problem.

[@sarai373]

Oh yes it was. I distinctly remember you could leave your doors open or forget it open. There was no burglar proof or hardly any. Most Windows were louvres etc. It was the best years of my life. A child who lived through the 70s and 80s. So much to share of the joys of those days. We felt safe. The only thing we feared as children were the folklores. Lol

[@supertrinigamer]

@@sarai373 So when my parents say that the crime has gotten worse in recent years, it really is true? Sad to hear. Both parents born and bred trinis, I was born out the country but still visit every now and then. So nice to see how the country was back then

[@daviddeverteuil8663]

That is a very correct statement. However there was one very very ugly stain on those times. Just google BOYSIE SINGH. A pirate and murderer, heaven alone knows how many people out in the sea either fishing or just peacefully sailing on the east coast between the coastline of Venezuela., and were hijacked by this evil man and his cronies and murdered and their money and possessions taken by him. His CAREER came to an end after he was paid by the boyfriend of a well known dancer by the name of Thelma Haynes., she was at the time a member of the Trinidad Dance Company. Now I was just probably about 10 to 12 years old and grew up with my Grandparents in a Trinidad town called San Juan. My address was no. 18 Ryan street. Just obliquely to the left side, opposite to my home was a side street called PERSEVERANCE street. Boysie was renting a small house on that street and every now and then when we crossed paths he would give me a wry smile every time. He was then free because as there were no witnesses to his murders out at sea. (More than likely no one wanted to risk their lives) I can tell that he fully well knew that I knew who he was. The police officer that finally nailed him was an English police detective that was seconded to the Trinidad Police Force at that time. Cannot remember his name at the moment but when I do I will add it to this bit of history. He was nothing else but a COLD BLOODED KILLER.., a MONSTER on the loose.

[@daviddeverteuil8663]

On the lighter side of things.., In Trinidad "A BEER IS A CARIB" That is the name of Trinidad's favorite thirst quencher. On a hot day there is not a better drink than a CARIB. Trinidad's biggest exporter to all over the word is ANGOSTURA Aromatic Bitters manufactured by the company ANGOSTURA LIMITED. The founder a gentleman (I think of Portugeese Descent) by the name of J.G.B. SIEGERT of around early nineteenth century (1824) There are unlimited types of drinks and foods that you can simply sprinkle with a few drops of Angos Bitters to enhance its taste. Just about every bar.., mostly in democratic countries that the barman has a bottle of Angostura under the counter., to sprinkle into your drink.., including any type of fruit drink.

[@sarai373]

@@supertrinigamer it really was nice back then. And yes crime has gotten out of control to what we normal law abiding citizens know of our sweet T 'n' T. We do have monsters among us. Sad to say. Whenever you visit just be very aware and alert and listen to your relatives.

[@B1970T]

It would nice to have a new video showing these exact elements 40years hence. Awesome vid!

[@FreshtexBlackman]

God this brings back so many memories of my beloved country.

[@chiefamylee]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@tamjohn]

Wow! @ 4:05 I believe that is my dad's blue 1977 Ford LTD station wagon driving around the savannah. I just so happened to think about the car when I started watching the video and then it pops up! West Mall in stage 1!!! I remember when all that land around was undeveloped. De drag mall which occupied the spots where buildings burnt in the downtown fire of the 70's. Texas Style, Calypso Chicken! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@vernelledouglas1801]

This video was excellent. Things are harder now but my love for my Trinidad and Tobago won't diminish. I hope all citizens will do their part for improvement.

[@IslandVibesShow]

Thanks for posting!!

[@ninjaman58]

You're welcome...have plenty more, but just working out the permissions first b4 posting

[@kingsty-sr4ve]

Yes i am in trinidad 🇹🇹

[@deidrataylor2919]

Educational and therapeutic 🇹🇹❤🙏🏻

[@normawilliams9680]

Thanks for the reminder of the time when we were much more disiplined and tolerant to wards each other

[@abelquacoo6590]

This video was awesome. Thanks

[@superjervis]

This is gold

[@sieum2367]

Really wish I was born in these times…

[@lonnie008]

No you don't lol

[@pryzethunder8389]

@@lonnie008 very hard life

[@Len-Dor1983]

thank you for this

[@1mezion]

Such a treasure, wonderful video quality for the time. A lot of Those big companies are gone now, nice to see the cars,

[@IsJdog911]

Yeah government puppets stole so much on both sides now this generation have to feel it 😔

[@shaolinXtreme]

Literally exactly as I remember the 80's looking and sounding.. damn those blue busses and the la horquetta houses took me back

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

Surprisingly the country was looking more advanced and environ was cleaner than now

[@zoeyzoey971]

This is wonderful Trinidad can be good again

[@shareengonzalez7117]

What a change with time . Those were the days never to come back again .

[@jmartin4204]

I remember making quite a number of visits to TT throughout the 80s last visit was nearly thirty two years ago

[@rah.33m]

Great imma show my mom this!

[@vincentemmanuelsingh8189]

The past is so romantic!

[@rolmaguiland3930]

The best 🇹🇹👌🤩 time of my life

[@nigeljohn6676]

Excellent video,.. It shows country pride, which I think has been largely lost.

[@saiyansnake]

13:06 Sounded like he was going to sing on di riddim boy lol.

[@incorporataed9282]

Aye fr eh😂

[@adrianna9458]

love the fashion of this time.

[@blazefrank3651]

I must say I love it yes indeed

[@makeishapaul3728]

Sweet sweet T&T

[@corotoz5513]

Damn cool to see my country like this

[@Tokyo2009ful]

What happened to my sweet T&T? Do you think the children of today would appreciate a taste of the 80’s & 90’s?

[@jarrodbutts716]

They'd probably want to stay in the 80s.

[@hypolite1654]

Why everything looks better and so peaceful 😩

[@deepvoicebanton1]

Cyril & Terry D'abreau I miss y'all so much by watching this PS Mr Alexander from B.A.P.S. aka PaP 710 & Harrison Ford were in the Video

[@carlosmohammed9471]

Sweet 💕 TNT d old gold days

[@brandonapplebee5185]

the healthy looking redman at minute 8:31 is patrick manning haha!

[@shalanathomas7751]

Really? 🙂

[@shalanathomas7751]

OMG yesss!

[@mightywomanofvalor956]

@@shalanathomas7751 he's in the brown. Wow. And didn't know he would of been Prime Minister to come.

[@matthiasmotesingh7835]

Yep I knew it was him.

[@brandonapplebee5185]

@@mightywomanofvalor956 he knew, because dr williams had him under his wing grooming him and put a lot of trust in him like dr rowley is groom and pushing staurt young. of course he knew.

[@firekrueger3987]

Nice

[@roystonboodoo7525]

Great all-round nutshell presentation, esp @26.40 .. minus the lengthy politicking eg @25.00.

[@seananton6849]

TTT PLAY THIS WHOLE DAY

[@ninjaman58]

probably got it from me lol

[@seananton6849]

@@ninjaman58 no was suggesting they play all day apparently they dont know about it but it was probably on chanel 4 in the time of that great media pioneer dale kolasing whew ah had to massage the brain for that one boy

[@patbaptiste9510]

I'm now viewing this video for the first time - 10 /17/ 2022. I believe it would be appropriate to do a follow-up video of TnT today, with the attempt to reveal, why we have not progressed into a more affluent nation, which sought and continues to seek the greater good for *ALL* citizens. It is never to late to re-direct our focus, education, skills and collective consciousness along the path of self sufficiency, Caribbean and international trade cooperation, intended to enhance the life experience for *ALL* within our gem of an island. There is absolutely no reason or excuse this cannot be accomplished - none whatsoever.

[@FBA-2023]

Trinidad was the best inthe 80s. Such a facinating time to be alive 70s baby here.

[@TMW_DragonixX]

damn u ole😂jk

[@tarahowe4818]

OMG So much beautiful memories of my once beloved paradise It's really sad to see where are today

[@Rara-pr9wg]

Take us back to this😒❤

[@davehardeo4697]

D gud ole days..

[@ianbynoe6515]

T&T was beautiful , lol.

[@saiyansnake]

Liming on di beach, eatin' roti, listening to some nice pan and Paul Keens comedy.

[@Thegoat7398]

Was born in the 80's but because of country style living i still enjoyed parts of it even through the 90's it was a very beautiful time back then as a child growing up. Really love my country but technology in the 20th century has ravaged our beautiful twin island otherwise trini to the bone🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@DavidMaharaj-rm1td]

Omg OG Maxi wez d seeeeeen

[@margaretramchatesingh5994]

I was born inthe 50 fifties now when I go back home 🏡 I don't know what has happen to by beautiful island crime murder every day in Canada we have that mutchbut it is still a beautiful place still ❤ my home land

[@robertbruce7826]

This lady gayle sounds exactly like the lady who voices the safety features on the ferries wow 🤯 boy

[@ajaymaharaj2496]

Wow.. what really happened to our lovely country boy? What happened to all our national industrial and manufacturing companies..were they just replaced by private enterprises? What happened to the plans that would protect and ensure a stable economy for the country’s future generations? What happened to the purity of our culture? It seems as though we were doing much better back then than now.. please tell me if I’m wrong. Did we progress or regress both socially and economically? Let the youth make this country great again, and pave a new path, not burdened by the corruption and selfish examples that our govt officials have set over the last 20 years. - 22 yo.

[@naveeshseetal]

Literally share this with all my contacts 🤣

[@daviddeverteuil8663]

To Cynthia.., time here in Auz is 8.50 am SAT 14th Aug.

[@DavidMaharaj-rm1td]

Omg OG Royal Castle

[@dellam.8321]

I love it then, not now

[@nigelkhan5331]

Being born in 1986 I'm at an age were i grew up to see how slowly our beloved nation has degraded since this video was filmed, its very sad how backward we've become due to corrupt politicians in all the major political parties and a mostly tribal population who keep blindly supporting it. We are so rich for a tiny island nation with so many natural resources over the years, that we should be on the same level as Dubai or Singapore who are tiny 1st world nations with larger populations than us. We must seek better for our nation and our children, but we have to want it first.

[@patriciacharles2443]

Is it only the politicians to blame? What about the lawless citizens who commit both white and blue collar crime? We seemed to have settled for ease and mediocrity in all spheres.

[@petrinasandiford8134]

My first national #ID was done at the Salvatori Building in 1991

[@Tokyo2009ful]

Me too 🥰

[@randybatchasingh4788]

it gone.

[@DavidMaharaj-rm1td]

USA in the 80s: Chilled parents Trinidad in the 80s: Belt parents

[@dellam.8321]

Comparing it to those days, now Trinidad is like a gost town

[@nicholass3892]

Sugarcane factory and oil refinery close down T_T

[@adrianna9458]

trinidad had so much potential.

[@antoinettejoseph729]

I live in Trinidad 🇹🇹