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Omega Kappa’s Caribbean People

Por Sheryl Garriques-Lloyd

Trinidad and Tobago, island country of the southeastern West Indies, consists of two main islands Trinidad and Tobago (T & T) and several smaller islands Forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain. Known for their tropical climate, Steel Band and Calypso music, the annual Carnival celebrations are one of the main tourist attractions It is also home to the Pitch Lake (the largest collection of asphalt), referred to as the 8th wonder Machel Montano, Sir Brian Lara and Nicky Minaj are a few of the celebrity names associated with Trinidad and Tobago.

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Americas, it is also a top choice for tourist destinations. One Bahamian long-standing tradition, Junkanoo, a jovial celebration with music, dance and costumes attracts both locals and visitors. Sir Sidney Poitier, Lenny Kravitz, Tia and Tamera Mowry and Shaunae Miller-Uibo are a few of the celebrity names associated with The Bahamas

The Bahamas, archipelago and country are on the northwestern edge of the West Indies The Bahamian climate, mild throughout the year, is one of the great attractions of the area Known as one of the richest independent countries of the

Barbados, island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. As tropical as the islands of the West Indies, Barbados also relies heavily on Tourism. Barbados in 2021 transitioned to a Republic and named music icon Rihanna as its newest national hero. Known as the home to the carnival festival Crop Over, it pulls many visitors. Sir Garfield Sobers, Tony Cozier

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