WWII Watchtower, La Brea, Trinidad
- Angelo Bissessarsingh ( 2010)
Many younger persons in society might not be aware that Trinidad was home to an American army base during World War II. Though the primary camp was at Chaguramas, watchtowers were erected all over the island. This 200-feet-tall concrete tower located at La Brea, overlooks the Pitch Lake and the Gulf of Paria. It was erected in 1942 by the Royal Engineers of the British Army. The tower was built to protect the oil installations at Brighton against German attacks. During the Second World War, oil was an essential fuel and every precaution had to be taken to ensure its availability for use by warships. At the end of hostilities with Germany, the tower was used as a bachelors' quarters for Trinidad Lake Asphalt company employees ​

Deputy Port of Spain Mayor Hillan Morean has announced that the street will be renamed in honour of Janelle Penny Commissiong, this country's first Miss Universe.
Commissiong won the pageant on July 16, 1977, becoming not only this country's first winner but the first black woman to have won the title.
Sunday will mark 40 years since the historic achievement.
In a statement, Morean heaped praises on Commissiong and said the city of Port of Spain remains proud of her many achievements.
"The city council of the Port of Spain Corporation along with the burgesses of the city remain very proud of Penny, our very own Queen. We commend her for her many accomplishments, national contributions, her legacy and the work she continues to do with excellence."
In a show of pride and appreciation, he said the Port of Spain City Council has decided to rename Queen Street to Janelle Commissiong Street.
The decision was taken after discussions with stakeholders including the Downtown Owners and Merchant's Association (DOMA).
Morean said more discussions are ongoing to ensure that there is proper consultation.
Queen Street is also set to get a major facelift with general rehabilitation works being planned. Morean said sidewalks, drainage and road infrastructure in and around Queen Street are marked for restructuring, to enhance the aesthetics of the area.
"It is with great anticipation that the Port of Spain Corporation looks forward to the upgrade of the general infrastructure of the central business district area," he added. 
The rehabilitation project is being overseen by Councillor Stephen Harper, chairman of the planning committee.
"It is a great pleasure to solidify this historic moment which revolutionized the way the world looked at beauty," Harper said.
Morean added that the city council intends to recognize national icons who continue to make T&T proud.
"Once again allow me to say congratulations to our Queen, Mrs Janelle Penny Commissiong and to Trinidad Tobago on this very historic and signature moment in the life of the history of our city and nation."

If you are a fan of sci-fi or get a thrill from the latest tech-toys and apps available on the market, then you can relate to Kervon Ryan.
The former pupil at Queen's Royal College, got the opportunity of a lifetime to go to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)in San Jose, California, USA, recently.
This event is held annually by Apple to showcase its new software and technologies for software developers.
It also provides great networking prospects for developers to attend sessions and meet with Apple experts.
This is a most sought after event for the best and brightest in technology from around the world, so much so that it is compared to like winning the lottery.
Source:  Trinidad Express July 2017

A new personal assistant selected by the Queen is set to become the first black equerry in British history.
Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah has been chosen for the role, one of the most important positions in the royal household.
The 38-year-old Afghanistan veteran, known as TA among friends, will start this year, according to The Sunday Times.
His role as equerry is to support the monarch at official engagements such as regional visits and audiences at Buckingham Palace. 
The Queen's Equerry is an officer from one of the armed services, who takes on the role for three years.
Major Twumasi-Ankrah moved to the UK from Ghana with his parents in 1982 and studied at Queen Mary University of London and the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst.
He became the first black British Army Officer to be commissioned into the Household Cavalry, and acted as escort commander for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011.
The timing of his appointment is significant as the Duke of Edinburgh is to retire from his duties later this year.
Twumasi-Ankrah is likely to become the most visible man by the Queen’s side.
Source: Evening Standard

History is made!! Team TTO Overall CCCAN Champions!!
1st English Speaking country to win these games
Team Awards:
1st place Waterpolo
2nd place Swimming
5th place Open Water
4th Place Diving