Trinidad & Tobago March 2015 Itinerary

Pastor Darrell W. Grissum | 480.286.1282 or [email protected]

ITINERARY

LILY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

TRAVEL TO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

MARCH 20-28 2015

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 2015 ITINERARY

INFORMATION FOR IMMIGRATION (CUSTOMS):

Bishop H. Joseph Griffith 158 Roland Cleaveland Malabar Phase 4-1, Arima Trinidad 868-643-5683

Sophia Morris 293 Bellbird Avenue Malabar Phase 3, Arima Trinidad 868-768-6259

ARRIVALS IN PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD (Piarco): Friday March 20, 2015 1:20pm – AA, Flight#1641 Robert Warrick, Minister Branton, Uriah, Bethany Grissum 7:30pm – UA, Flight #1457 Pastor Darrell & First Lady Michele Grissum

10:25pm – AA, Flight#1663 Darrell L, Benjamin, Princess, Eli Grissum, Dorothy Carr

Saturday March 21, 2015 4:50am – UA, Flight #1505 Danyele Grissum, Rev. Darryl & First Lady Mimi Pearson,

Tonika Cervantes, Tania Cabelleros, Lola Westfall, Darsi Fields, Eugenie Givens

Wednesday March 25, 2015 7:30pm – UA Aaron Grissum

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ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Exchange currency at "Cambio" or bank (Cheaper option) upon arrival at airport.

"Cambio" subject to exchange fee(s).

The exchange rate is Min $6TT to US$1 or $6.30 these days its about 6.38 around there. __________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Cell phone will be made available for group.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: Upon arrival: Transport to be provided from Airport to homes & Tobago (15-20 min drive from airport ) Services: Transport will be provided for Church/Ministry activities (Homes 5-10 mins from church) Transportation for additional tours or shopping: Delegate expense.

tel:868-643-5683

tel:868-768-6259

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FOOD & BEVERAGE INFORMATION The water is safe to drink. Bottled water will be provided as well.

Be prepared to have some trini food: roti, pelau, doubles, bake and shark, curry chicken, curry

mango, fry bake, roast bake, curry crab, etc.

Pelau (May include: beef or chicken/lamb, rice, onion, sugar, garlic, oil, chive, tomato, coconut milk, "pigeon peas", hot peppers, carrots, other vegetables, salt)

Doubles Doubles are a common street food in Trinidad & Tobago. It is a sandwich made with two bara (flat fried bread) filled with channa (curry chick peas). Topped with mango, chadon beni (cilantro), cucumber, coconut,

tamarind, and extra extra pepper sauce, this delicacy is a popular fast food in Trinidad & Tobago. Bake and Shark, Trinidad & Tobago's ultimate fish sandwich ...Perhaps the world's best fish sandwich! Optional dressings & toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pineapples, garlic sauce, cabbage, tamarind sauce, hot sauces and lots more!

Roti Think. . .Chipotle, with stewed chicken and potatoes. . .but instead of a tortilla wrap, it's more of a dough bread-ish wrap. It actually may be more filling than a burrito from Chipotle. It can include chicken, beef, goat, or shrimp, etc. Roti generally included with Curry Chicken and Mango dishes. Curry Chicken (herbs and spices may include: cardamom, chiles, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, fennel, nutmeg,

peppers, saffron, tamarind and tumeric (which gives curry its characteristic golden color) Curry Mango (May include: peppers, garlic , "chadon beni" (cilantro/coriander), mangoes, curry, saffron, "geera" (cumin), salt, sugar, oil

Fry Bake Trinidadian "breakfast breads" Roast Bake flat bread eaten w/ butter, cheese, cabbage, meats/vegetables

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HOUSING INFORMATION CHART:

Title First Name Last Name Arrival Times Departure Times Housing Assigned Home

Pastor Darrell Grissum UA1457 - 7:30pm UA1459 - 7:30am Family Brooks

First Lady Michele Grissum UA1457 - 7:30pm UA1459 - 7:30am Family Brooks

Robert Warrick AA1641 - 1:20pm AA2282 - 6:25am Single Martin

Minister Branton Grissum AA1641 - 1:20pm AA1641 - 2:30pm Family Morris

Dorothy Carr AA1663 - 10:25pm AA2282 - 6:25am Single Sankar

Jedidiah Grissum AA1663 - 10:25pm AA2282 - 6:25am Family Morris

Uriah Grissum AA1663 - 10:25pm AA1641 - 2:30pm Family Morris

Bethany Grissum AA1663 - 10:25pm AA1641 - 2:30pm Family Morris

Darrell Le Deux Grissum AA1663 - 10:25pm AA2282 - 6:25am Family Morris

Benjamin Grissum AA1663 - 10:25pm AA2282 - 6:25am Family Morris

Princess Grissum AA1663 - 10:25pm AA2282 - 6:25am Family Morris

Eli Grissum AA1663 - 10:25pm AA2282 - 6:25am Family Morris

Rev. Darryl Pearson UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Couple Plenty

First Lady Wilhemena Pearson UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Couple Plenty

Evangelist Eugenie Givens UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Single Roach

Lola Westfall UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Single Roach

Darsi Fields UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Single Sankar

Danyelle Grissum UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Family Morris

Tania Caballeros UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Family Virgil

Tonika Cervantes UA1505 - 4:50am UA1459 - 7:30am Family Virgil

Aaron Grissum UA1457 - 7:30pm UA1459 - 7:30am Family Morris

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SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015

Breakfast- 7am - Homes/Airport

TRAVEL TO TOBAGO (Host: Jurisdictional Supervisor- Mother Annette James)

****TRANSPORTATION WILL BE ARRANGED TO RETURN GUESTS TO AIRPORT**** BY 7:45AM

(***We have to be at the airport 2 hours before scheduled departure for Tobago***)

DEPART PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD 9:45am 25 min flight

Arrive 10:10am

Caribbean Airlines 1510

Round trip tickets: US $48 per person _______________________________________________________________________________

***BREAKFAST- TRINIDAD & LUNCH in TOBAGO*** ______________________________________________________________________________

DEPART TOBAGO 6:30pm 25 min flight

Arrive Port of Spain 6:55pm

Caribbean Airlines 1533

TOBAGO DAY TRIP ACTIVITY INFORMATION

① Boat ride to the Nylon Pool (TT$60).

② Walk with snacks.

③ Bathe at the best beaches in Tobago, so walk with appropriate beach wear.

④ Pack a change of clothes if you plan to bathe and a towel.

⑤ Scuba diving can be done at the reef we will make the necessary arrangements.

⑥ We will visit a few places on the island, so walk with cameras, phones, etc.

⑦ You should pack a travel or overnight bag for that day trip.

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A SYNOPTIC HISTORY OF COGIC TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

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SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 21, 2015

TRAVEL TO ARIMA, TRINIDAD

Travel time: About 15-20 minute drive.

Jurisdictional Headquarters

Greater Malabar Christian Center Malabar Phase IV, Arima

Trinidad and Tobago 868-643-5683

Greater Malabar Christian Centre (GMCC) COGIC is situated in the Borough of Arima in the Island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago & was founded by Bishop Dr. H. Joseph Griffith on January 12, 1986

________________________________________________________________________________ TRAVEL TO PENAL, TRINIDAD Travel time: 1hr 45 mins to 2 hours driving.

Option A:) Pastor David Lewis requesting Pastor Grissum/1st Lady arrival Saturday night 3/21/15. Others can go from Saturday night as well.

Option B:) Depart Arima for Penal Sunday morning 3/22/15 @ 5am

***Transportation & lodging will be arranged depending on how many people and desired travel option for Penal.

Faith Christian Fellowship Church

LP 307 Syne Village, Penal, Trinidad, West Indies 868-649-3159

Pastor David Lewis pastors the Faith Christian Fellowship – C.O.G.I.C. in Penal,

Trinidad and gives oversight to three other Churches birthed under this

ministry and gives care as a Bishop to other covenant ministries. He is married

to Lady Patricia Lewis and this union has produced two children, Louis and Lois;

both of whom are actively involved in the work of the ministry.

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SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2015

Breakfast- 7am - Greater Malabar Christian Center (GMCC)

__________________________________ Pastor Grissum

Faith Christian Fellowship Church LP 307 Syne Village, Penal, Trinidad, West

Indies 868-649-3159

First Service 6:45am "Trinidad Time" Second Service 10am "Trinidad Time"

Worship in Arima Greater Malabar Christian Center

Malabar Phase IV, Arima Trinidad and Tobago

868-643-5683

Reverend Pearson to bring greetings at GMCC on Sunday.

Morning Worship Service: 8am

***Return to Arima from Penal, Trinidad (Transportation arranged)*** Persons going to Penal should walk with clothing for official day service as they would be

coming back with the Penal team. _________________________________________________

COGIC TRINIDAD & TOBAGO INC. 12th ANNUAL HOLY CONVOCATION @ GREATER MALABAR CHRISTIAN CENTER

4:00pm Sunday March 22, 2015

Official Service 2015 THEME:

"Christ's Extreme Sacrifice Calls for Our Extreme Commitment: The Pursuit of Excellence"

Scripture: II Corinthians 5:14-15 King James Version (KJV)

For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him

which died for them, and rose again. OFFICIAL ATTIRE INFORMATION:

Officials: Please wear clergy wear/ habit etc. Others: Black preferred OFFERING & SPECIAL GIFT INFORMATION: The Jurisdictional Bishop would be the Chief celebrant and Speaker. A special love offering will be

collected.

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SUNDAY 22nd

MARCH, 2015

Official Day

Expediter: Superintendent Winston Waldron, 1st Administrative Assistant

Organ Prelude

4:00 Call to Worship Elder Carl Clarke

Processional: Jurisdictional Music Department

Missionaries

District Missionaries

Women’s Executive Board

Jurisdictional Elect Lady

Supervisor of Women

Ecclesiastical Procession:

Ministers

Elders

Pastors

Departmental Heads

Superintendents

Corporate Board

- Treasurer

- Financial Secretary

- Jurisdictional Secretary

Administrative Assistants

Jurisdictional Prelate

*Opening Prayer Elder Anthony Martin

*Old Testament Reading (Ps. 40:5) Pastor William Pratt

*New Testament Reading (1 Cor. 15:21-23) Elder Dexter Hewitt

Songs of Praise GMCC Praise Team

Statement of Faith Elder Dexter Isaac

Welcome Evangelist Elizabeth Rawlins, Jurisdictional Secretary

Ministry of Music GMCC Choir

Ministry of Dance GMCC Dancers

Ministry of Giving Superintendent David Lewis, 2nd

Administrative Assistant

Ministry of Music GMCC Blest Harps

Expressions Mother Annette James, Supervisor of Women

Civic Leaders/Visiting Ministers

Evangelist Dr. Terrie-Lee Griffith, Jurisdictional Elect Lady

Sermonic Selection Deaconess Schalonda Griffith-Critchlow

Introduction of Prelate Superintendent Winston Waldron, 1st Administrative Assistant

The Official Messenger

The Right Reverend Bishop Dr. H. Joseph Griffith

Prelate, COGIC Trinidad and Tobago

Call to Discipleship

Holy Communion

Benediction Superintendent Winston Waldron, 1st Administrative Assistant

(*Congregation please stand)

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MONDAY MARCH 23, 2015

BREAKFAST INFORMATION: Breakfast- 8am - Delivery to Homes

ACTIVITY INFORMATION:

"REST DAY" No major day activity planned. Please inform group co-coordinators places of interest you

would like to visit, so arrangements can be made.

LUNCH INFORMATION:

Group may want to cater for this expense. Lunch is approx US$6- 8 depending on your choice. Options : KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Cultural Food - Chinese, East Indian, Creole, Caribbean, etc.

DINNER INFORMATION:

4:30 to 6:00 pm- Delivery to Homes

MONDAY EVENING MARCH 23, 2015

COGIC TRINIDAD & TOBAGO INC. 12th ANNUAL HOLY CONVOCATION @ GREATER MALABAR CHRISTIAN CENTER

7:00pm Monday March 23, 2015

Women's Night

OFFICIAL ATTIRE INFORMATION:

"Women's night" - White, off white, cream for the women or what group have. Note: Men are part of the service, just the women in charge.

SERVICE TIME INFORMATION:

Mon - Fri 7pm to approx 930pm

SPEAKER INFORMATION:

Evangelist Dr. Terrie Griffith Jurisdictional Elect Lady Trinidad & Tobago Jurisdiction

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MONDAY 23rd

MARCH, 2015

WOMEN’S NIGHT

Expediter: District Missionary Phillippa McConney, Headquarters District

6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Jurisdictional Prayer Warriors

7:00 p.m. Call to Worship District Missionary Phillippa McConney

*Opening Prayer District Missionary Evelyn Tyson

*Old Testament Reading (Prov.4:1-4) District Missionary Sonia Johnson

*New Testament Reading (II Cor.5:17-19) District Missionary Indra Ramkissoon-Joseph

Praise and Worship GMCC Praise Team

Welcome Lady Natalie Carrera, Jurisdictional Marshall

Observations Evangelist Elizabeth Rawlins

Jurisdictional Secretary

Ministry in Drama FCFC Youth Department

Ministry of Music GMCC Choir

Early Message Sister Lois Lewis

Ministry of Giving Lady Patricia Lewis

Introduction of the Prelate Mother Annette James, Supervisor of Women

Remarks Bishop Dr. H. Joseph Griffith


Introduction of the Speaker Evangelist Valerie Bennett

Sermonic Selection Sister Danielle McConney

The Messenger

Evangelist Dr. Terrie-Lee Griffith

Jurisdictional Elect Lady


Benediction Pastor Eulaine Mohammed


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TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2015

BREAKFAST INFORMATION: Breakfast- 8am - Delivery to Homes

ACTIVITY INFORMATION:

Visit to Port-of-Spain and West Trinidad.

LUNCH INFORMATION: Group may want to cater for this expense. Lunch is approx US$6- 8 depending on your choice. Options: KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Cultural Food - Chinese, East Indian, Creole, Caribbean, etc.

DINNER INFORMATION:

4:30 to 6:00 pm- Delivery to Homes

TUESDAY EVENING MARCH 24, 2015

COGIC TRINIDAD & TOBAGO INC.

12th ANNUAL HOLY CONVOCATION @ GREATER MALABAR CHRISTIAN CENTER

7:00pm Tuesday March 24, 2015 Good Shepherd's Night

GUEST SPEAKER:

Bishop Corby Bush- Prelate, Ethiopia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction SERVICE TIME INFORMATION:

Mon - Fri 7pm to approx 930pm

Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TUESDAY 24th

MARCH, 2015

GOOD SHEPHERD NIGHT

Expediter: Superintendent Nathaniel McConney, Headquarters District


7:00 p.m. Call to Worship Superintendent Nathaniel McConney

*Opening Prayer Elder Kevin Garrick

*Old Testament Reading (Ps. 107:21-22) Elder Kenneth Brooks

*New Testament Reading (1 Pet. 2:3-5) Pastor Hayden Carrera

Praise and Worship San Juan Deliverance Praise Team

Welcome and Special Remarks Pastor Stephen Joseph

Chairman, Pastors’ and Elders’ Council



Ministry of Music FCM Central Choir

Invitation and Blessing of Shepherds Evangelist Elizabeth Rawlins


Ministry of Giving Pastor William Pratt, Jurisdictional Treasurer

Introduction of the Prelate Superintendent Winston Waldron

1st Administrative Assistant

Introduction of Speaker Bishop Dr. H. Joseph Griffith


Sermonic Selection Missionary Calastra Isaac

The Messenger

Bishop Corby Bush Sr.

Prelate, Ethiopia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction


Benediction Elder Freddie James


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WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY MARCH 24-26, 2015

Breakfast- 7am - Greater Malabar Christian Center (GMCC)

"Morning Manna" 8:00am-11:00am

Morning worship & devotional service

WEDNESDAY 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Speaker: Pastor Darryl Pearson 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions: Evangelism |Missionary Protocols

THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Speaker: Pastor Darryl Pearson 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions: Pastors and Elders Wives- First Lady Michele Grissum

Pastors and Elders- Pastor Darrell Grissum

ADDITIONAL DAILY MINISTRY ACTIVITIES:

Fellowship: Special fellowship event for Elders, Ministers, & Pastors (Date TBD)

Rehab Service: GMCC ministers to male Rehab Center (monthly visit).

Tract distribution

Easter Concert in Prisons: God's Small Wonders requested to participate.

Religious Instruction at Schools Church to minister to the entire school population during the assembly period.

• Pupil Population: approx. 225 per school • Ages: 5 – 12 • Schedule:

**Set up must be complete prior to allotted times **Driving distance: 15-30 mins (depending on traffic).

Malabar Government Primary 8:30 am to 9:00 am – 30 mins

La Horquetta North 8:30 am to 9:15 am – 45 mins

DINNER INFORMATION: 4:30-6:00 pm- Delivery to Homes

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WEDNESDAY EVENING MARCH 25, 2015


12th ANNUAL HOLY CONVOCATION @ GREATER MALABAR CHRISTIAN CENTER

7:00pm Wednesday March 25, 2015

GUEST SPEAKER:

Bishop Corby Bush- Prelate, Ethiopia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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MEN’S NIGHT

Expediter: Elder Anthony Martin, Headquarters District


7:00 p.m. Call to Worship Elder Anthony Martin

*Opening Prayer Elder Michael Hudson

*Old Testament Reading (Ps. 118:26-29) Brother Eddie Deyalsingh

*New Testament Reading (2 Cor. 5:14-15) Elder Sam Gonzales

Praise and Worship FCM Central Praise Team

Welcome Elder Dexter Isaac

President, Men’s Department



Ministry of Music Jurisdictional Men’s Department

Ministry of Giving Elder Carl Clarke





Sermonic Selection Missionary Kathleen Clarke

The Messenger

Bishop Corby Bush Sr.

Prelate, Ethiopia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction


Benediction Elder Dexter Hewitt


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THURSDAY EVENING MARCH 26, 2015

COGIC TRINIDAD & TOBAGO INC. 12th ANNUAL HOLY CONVOCATION @ GREATER MALABAR CHRISTIAN

CENTER 7:00pm

Thursday March 26, 2015

GUEST SPEAKER:

Pastor Darrell W. Grissum - Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ Parker, AZ USA

Praise & Worship: Lily of the Valley, Arizona COGIC Choir:

Lily of the Valley, Arizona COGIC Sermonic Selection:

God's Small Wonders FAMILY NIGHT

Expediter: Superintendent David Lewis, 2nd



7:00 p.m. Call to Worship Superintendent David Lewis

*Opening Prayer Elder Carl Joseph

*Old Testament Reading (Ps. 54:6-7) Elder Edmund Pierre

*New Testament Reading (Heb. 13:13-16) Elder Jai Mathura

Praise and Worship Lily of the Valley, Arizona COGIC

Welcome and Observations Evangelist Elizabeth Rawlins


Ministry of Music Lily of the Valley, Arizona COGIC

Ministry of Giving Elder Ishmeal Martineaux





Sermonic Selection God's Small Wonders

The Messenger

Pastor Darrell Wayne Grissum

Jurisdictional Chairman, Pastors’ & Elders’ Council

Arizona COGIC


Benediction Superintendent David Lewis

2nd



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FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 27, 2015


12th ANNUAL HOLY CONVOCATION @ GREATER MALABAR CHRISTIAN CENTER 7:00pm

Friday March 27, 2015

EARLY MESSAGE (7-10 minutes)

Minister Branton Grissum

GUEST SPEAKER INFORMATION:

Pastor Darrell W. Grissum - Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ Parker, AZ USA

YOUTH NIGHT

Expediter: Elder Kevin Garrick, FCFC District

6:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Youth Department Prayer Warriors

7:00 p.m. Call to Worship Elder Kevin Garrick

*Opening Prayer Sister Winnell Waldron

*Old Testament Reading (Ps. 51:17-19) Sister Candice Ovid

*New Testament Reading (Rom. 12:1-2) Sister Cherisse Sam

Praise and Worship Youth Department Praise Team

Welcome Elder Louis Lewis



Puppet Ministry FCFC Youth Department

Early Message Minister Branton Grissum

Mime Presentation FCM Central Youth Department

Ministry of Giving Brother Kevin Raymond





Sermonic Selection Sister Sierra Sawyer

The Messenger

Pastor Darrell Wayne Grissum

Jurisdictional Chairman, Pastors’ & Elders’ Council

Arizona COGIC


Benediction Elder Louis Lewis


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SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2015

Breakfast- 7am - Homes/Airport

(***Prepare to return to the airport 2 hours before scheduled departure***)

DEPARTURES FROM PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD (Piarco): March 28, 2015

6:56am – AA, Flight#2282 Darrell L, Benjamin, Princess, Eli Grissum, Robert Warrick, Dorothy Carr

7:30am – UA, Flight#1459 Pastor Darrell & First Lady Michele Grissum, Danyele Grissum, Rev. Darryl & First Lady Mimi Pearson, Tonika Cervantes, Tania Cabelleros, Lola Westfall, Darsi Fields, Eugenie Givens, Aaron Grissum

2:30pm – AA, Flight#1641 Minister Branton, Uriah & Bethany Grissum

MAP OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Trinidad & Tobago Flag

Location: Caribbean; Status: UN Country; Capital City: Port-of-Spain; Main Cities: San Fernando, Scarborough; Population: 1,292,000; Area: 5,130 Km 2; 1980.7 mi2

Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TT) Languages: English, Spanish; Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Muslim, Pentecostal;

Time Zone difference: U.S.A. – Arizona – Phoenix

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