Republic Day: The Making of a President

We dug deep into Paria's Archives and found and interesting publication from January 1977, recapping the beginning of the republican status of Trinidad and Tobago just three months before. It has many interesting articles and photos of the people of the day, focussing of course on Ellis Clarke (who dropped the "Sir" while occupying the Office of the President).

Trinidad and Tobago's Independence - 'Our Flag' Booklet, 1962

'Our Flag' is a publication by the newly independent government of Trinidad and Tobago to explain the history of the flag, coat of arms, motto and other symbols of both Trinidad and Tobago adopted in 1962.  "This timely booklet serves as a guide to the use and display of our National Flag in accordance with the Code of Flag Etiquette adopted by Government," writes Minister of Home Affairs Patrick Solomon in its preface. "It is important that our citizens in displaying the Flag should observe the rules; indeed, their duty and loyalty to the country should urge them to do so.  As we turn a new page we must not forget the story of our historic flags and other emblems which are now part of our heritage. We need to know that story, which is told here briefly, in order that we may the more fully appreciate the value and significance of our present national emblems.  As citizens of this new Nation, let us all be proud of our Flag, preserving its honour and dignity and holding it always in reverence."