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This year marks the 181st anniversary of the first arrivals of Indian indentured labourers to Trinidad, and the 106th anniversary of the end of the Indian Indentureship System. The indentureship system saw the mass movement of contracted labourers (or girmitiyas) from India to European colonies, including Trinidad (a former British colony), to work on sugar and other plantations, following the…
We are pleased to announce the full reopening of our Search Room to the public from 8:15am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:15am-3:45pm on Fridays. In this regard, we want to thank you, the public, for your patience over the past 20 months and look forward to your continued interest as we move forward in 2026. We also remind members of the public wishing to use the Search Room to please make an…
The National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago was pleased to host a visit by His Excellency Gustavo Véliz Olivares, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago on April 3, 2025. T he Ambassador met with Mrs. Avalon Dougan, Government Archivist (Ag), and exchanged views on some of the shared history of the two countries. He also was able to tour the National Archives' Public Search…
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our telephone line. As we work on resolving this, members of the public are asked to contact us by sending an email to enquiries@archives.gov.tt We thank you for understanding, and appreciate your patience.
The National Archives joins UNESCO and other archives around the world in commemorating the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage – October 27 and highlighting the value and vulnerability of audiovisual media. We salute the many public and private broadcasting and production entities that have documented our own stories, bringing to life the essence of our past – the time, context, culture,…
PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the National Archives’ Public Search Room will be closed at 12:00pm until further notice. This is an interim measure until the air-conditioning system has been repaired. The National Archives apologizes for any inconvenience that this early closure may cause. Members of the public wishing to use the Search Room are reminded to make an appointment by contacting…
In photo: Mr. Raúl Daniel Loarte Ruíz, Chargé d' Affaires (a.i), Embassy of the Republic of Peru with Ms. Avril Belfon, Government Archivist, and Ms. Kevar Williams (Ag.), Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Communications. Visit by the Chargé d' Affaires, Embassy of Peru The National Archives was pleased to welcome Mr. Ra ú l Daniel Loarte Ru í z, Chargé d' Affaires, Embassy of…
Lloyd Best Digital Archive launched The archives of the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean featuing the work of Lloyd Best, economist and quintessential Caribbean man, of Trinidad and Tobago, is now accessible online. The digital archival collection was launched in March 2024 through the collaborative efforts of the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean and the US-based Trinity College. Avril…
Participants at the meeting to inaugurate the Caribbean Cultural Emergency Response Hub in Curacao. Caribbean Cultural Emergency Response Hub launched The Caribbean Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (CARBICA) has inaugurated the Caribbean Cultural Emergency Response Hub, marking a significant milestone in enhancing disaster preparedness for cultural heritage in the Caribbean…
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 27 October: NATT presents Calypso Recording History Exhibition In commemoration of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October, and Calypso History Month, the National Archives is pleased to feature an exhibition on Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Recording History, from 26 October 2023 to 3 November 2023. The exhibition will be held in the Public Searchroom…
