Which is the highest award in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was installed as Trinidad and Tobago’s highest national award in 2008 and replaced the Trinity Cross for distinguished and outstanding Service to Trinidad and Tobago.
What are 3 national emblems of Trinidad and Tobago?
The Birds represented on the Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago are the Scarlet Ibis, the Cocrico (native to Tobago) and the Hummingbird. The three ships represent the Trinity as well as the three ships of Columbus. The three Peaks were principal motifs of Trinidad’s early British Colonial Seals and Flag-Badges.
What is the purpose of the chaconia medal?
The Chaconia Medal is the second highest state decoration of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 1969, the medal honours long and meritorious service to promote national welfare or community spirit. It is awarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze.
What are some of the activities we do to celebrate Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago?
Republic Day was not celebrated from 1999 to 2001 to make room for Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day. In 2002, the holiday was reinstated and has been observed every year ever since. Republic Day is typically celebrated with official speeches, parades, dances, and other festive events.
What is the motto of Trinidad?
Together we aspire; together we achieve
Inscribed on the motto scroll are the words: “Together we aspire; together we achieve,” which speaks for itself and promotes harmony in diversity for national achievement.
What is Trinidad watch words?
Make no mistake about it, the very soul of our Nation is at stake! The good news is that by implementing our National watchwords of Discipline, Tolerance and Production, the transformation of Trinidad and Tobago is within our grasp.
Why do Trinidad celebrate Republic Day?
Trinidad and Tobago became a republic nation in 1976 After being an independent nation for close to 14 years, Trinidad and Tobago became a republic on August 1, 1976. However, Republic Day is celebrated on September 24 every year to mark the date when the first Parliament met under the new Republican Constitution.
What changed when Trinidad became a republic?
Sir Ellis Clarke became the first president of the republic. Trinidad and Tobago becoming an Independent Nation, now meant that Britain, no longer controlled the affairs of the country. It was now the responsibility of the newly elected Prime Minister and the locally elected Cabinet.
Who won Shaurya Chakra in 2021?
MYSURU: Lt Col Anil Urs who was born in Mysuru was conferred the prestigious Shaurya Chakra award by President Ram Nath Kovid.