Carib view's this sponsorship as an ideal alliance for: The Beer of the Caribbean. We embrace the same high standards and absolute commitment to excellence, as the producers of this event. We are extremely proud to know that this event has put Tobago, and the village of Plymouth on the world map as an entertainment "must" for jazz lovers all over the globe.

Today's alliance allows us to continue along the road of commitment to Trinidad and Tobago's culture. We see the Plymouth Jazz Festival as a tremendous opportunity for growth in the tourism industry, in Tobago and in the Caribbean at large, hence, the perfect alliance: Carib Beer and the Plymouth Jazz Festival, showcasing the Caribbean as a premiere global-entertainment centre.

This event has grown tremendously over the last two (2) years, and our team at Carib is looking forward to being a part of such an exceptional event, which has achieved the highest of standards; so much so, that it has showcased the likes of Vanessa Williams, Sting, Stevie Wonder, and now, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, and the incomparable Sir Elton John

To the patrons: we invite you to enjoy Carib Beer: The Official Beer of the Plymouth Jazz Festival, with us, as you can expect to have ice-cold Carib Beer readily available at the concert venue as well as throughout Plymouth, and all of Tobago.

Please join the Carib Brand (the official Beer off Plymouth Jazz Festival) in celebrating this facet of Caribbean lifestyle that embodies great fun, great people and great beer!

Carib Brewery urges everyone to exercise responsibility during the festival. Let us enjoy this event with moderation in mind, drink responsibly, live responsibly.

Remember, when you are in the Caribbean, drink the Beer of the Caribbean.....Carib Beer.

Our Language

The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English, although we do have segments of the population, which, mostly through culture and heritage, speak other languages, including “patois”, a slang version of French that provides a window to our island's former French colonial days. Since Trinidad is located just about 7 miles away from Venezuela, there is also a growing Spanish-speaking contingent in Trinidad. Many young “Venezolanos” are sent by their parents to Trinidad to learn to speak English. Some families whose ancestors were brought here as indentured labourers (from India or China) have elders who still speak their mother language and pass down the skill to their children.

Nevertheless, every Trinbagonian speaks English and you will find our charming accent one of the easiest to understand – it's singsong like and full of flavour – just like our people!

Our People

Trinidad and Tobago's population figures now stand at about 1.3 million. Most Trinbagonians are of African or Indian descent, comprising 40% of the population each, while the rest of the ethnic mix trace their history back to European, Chinese or Middle Eastern ancestry. This diversity is reflected in the religious mix as well – Christianity is the largest faith, followed by Hinduism, Islam and the traditional African faiths.

Our History

Trinidad and Tobago was “discovered” in 1498, when the Spanish explorer, Christopher Columbus, landed on our shores. In reality, we were already “found” and occupied by the indigenous Amerindian tribes of the Arawaks and Caribs.

Trinidad remained in the hands of the Spanish from the 15th Century until the British captured it in 1797 – we then became a British colony in 1802.

Tobago, by contrast, was ruled at one time or other by a myriad of European powers, including the Spanish, Dutch, French and British. Tobago, too, was decreed a British colony in 1814, and the Crown enjoined us administratively in 1889. Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence from England in 1962 to become the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Our Geography

Trinidad and Tobago are the most southerly isles of the Caribbean archipelago. Trinidad, still possesses vast tracts of rich rain forests, with our highest peak El Cerro del Aripo, located in our Northern Range, ascending to a height of 940 metres above sea level. In contrast, you will find flat lands, mostly agricultural, in the Central Plains, while Southern Trinidad is full of gently undulating hillsides.

Tobago's Eastern Interior rises steeply into tall peaks with lower lying lands that include a protected reserve area. Tobago's topography consists mainly of volcanic rock, which is in stark contrast to its Caribbean blue waters. Together, our twin islands measure 2000 square miles.

Our Climate

Our islands have two main seasons – the Dry Season, from January to May and the Wet or Rainy Season, from June to December.

In the Rainy Season, mornings are usually sunny, followed by rainy afternoons and fair nights. During this time, our general rainfall pattern is interrupted by days of brilliant sunshine; a climatic phenomenon we fondly call Petit Carême. Petit Carême is similar to what temperate climes know as Indian Summer and offers a warm, invigorating change from dull weather. This mini-break normally happens between mid September to mid October.

The Dry Season is mostly sunny, with occasional light showers. This is the weather that makes Trinidad and Tobago the perfect vacation spot.

Our islands share an average daytime temperature of 28 degrees Celsius that is warm but not unpleasantly humid and nights that are pleasantly cool.

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