Trinidad and Tobago celebrate their Independence Day on August 31st each year. This day marks the country’s independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on August 31, 1962.
Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom on August 31, 1962, but was colonized by various European countries including Spain, Britain and the Netherlands,
Dr. Eric Williams founded the People’s National Movement (PNM)Â and served as the country’s first Prime Minister after independence.
