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Point Fortin, officially the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, the smallest
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in
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is located in southwestern
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, about southwest of
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, in the historic county of Saint Patrick. After the discovery of
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in the area in 1906 the town grew into a major oil-producing centre. The town grew with the oil industry between the 1940s and 1980s, culminating in its elevation to borough status in 1980. After the end of the
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Point Fortin was hit hard by economic recession in the 1980s and the closure of its
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. Construction of a
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plant by
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in late 1990s boosted the economy.


History and development

At the beginning of the 20th century (before the discovery of oil), Point Fortin was an agricultural community with three distinct and separately owned cocoa and coconut estates. These estates were sparsely populated. Employment was provided for a small number of workers who depended on the estates for their living accommodation as well as their food and other supplies. Travel in and out of Point Fortin was by coastal steamers as there was no road into or out of the area. The inhabited area was located along the seacoast. In 1907, the Trinidad Oilfields moved into Point Fortin on an expedition for the exploration of oil and sank its first oil well on the La Fortunee Estates. That company turned out to be the only one that survived successfully, although there had been several similar expeditions by other oil companies. The company later changed its name to the United British Oilfields of Trinidad then became Shell Trinidad Limited. In 1974 it was acquired by the Government and named TRINTOC or the Trinidad and Tobago Oil Company, today known as Petrotrin. The change from an agricultural to an oil based economy made a significant impact in Point Fortin. There was rapid development in the construction of dwelling houses, plant, pipelines and oil tanks in the area. Point Fortin was booming and labour, particularly skilled labour for the new technology, was scarce and posed a major problem. Trinidadians did not seem to be attracted to the area. Although people migrated from all over the country, the population in 1931 was less than 500. There were very few houses, no schools, and recreational and other facilities. As a result, Trinidadians who went to work in Point Fortin never took their families with them. However, this changed when the company realised that in order to attract and retain workers, they needed to develop the area. This encouraged families to settle in the area, and coupled with a growth in the commercial sector, brought about such facilities as a post office, police station as well as other governmental agencies and banks. In the 1960s the town began to see a decline due to massive retrenchment. The Government tried to revive the economic activity and eventually succeeded in establishing the Dunlop Tyre Factory. However the economic revival was only achieved in the early 1970s as a result of the Oil boom and the acquisition of Shell Trinidad Limited by the government. Point Fortin's Mayor is Saleema McCree Thomas ( PNM). The MP for
Point Fortin Point Fortin, officially the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, the smallest Borough in Trinidad and Tobago is located in southwestern Trinidad, about southwest of San Fernando, in the historic county of Saint Patrick. After the discovery of ...
is Ernesto Raymond Kesar. (UNC).


Demographics


Ancestry


Notable natives

Culture *
Fay-Ann Lyons Alvarez Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez (born November 5, 1980) is a Trinidadian soca recording artist and songwriter. She is also known by the stage names Lyon Empress, Mane the Matriarch, and the Silver Surfer, a nickname which she claimed during her performance ...
– Soca artiste *Austin Lyons (
Superblue Austin Lyons (born 25 May 1956), better known as Superblue, Super Blue and Blueboy, is a Trinidadian calypsonian, soca musician, and lyricist. Early life Lyons was born on 25 May 1956 in Point Fortin. His mother is a Grenadian and his fat ...
) – Calypsonian / Soca artist/ father of
Fay-Ann Lyons Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez (born November 5, 1980) is a Trinidadian soca recording artist and songwriter. She is also known by the stage names Lyon Empress, Mane the Matriarch, and the Silver Surfer, a nickname which she claimed during her performance ...
and her sister
Terri Lyons Terri is an alternative spelling of Terry. It is a feminine given name and is also a diminutive for Teresa. Notable people with the name include: * Terri Allard (born 1962), American country/folk singer/songwriter * Terri S. Armstrong, American ...
*Kelvin Pope (
The Mighty Duke Kelvin Pope, better known as The Mighty Duke (1932 – 14 January 2009)
'' Atiba Charles David Atiba Charles CM (born 29 September 1977) is a Trinidadian former professional footballer who played as a defender for several clubs as well as the Trinidad and Tobago national team. In 2006 he left W Connection to join Northern Irish ...
*
Avery John Emery Avery John CM (born 18 June 1975) is a Trinidad and Tobago former professional footballer who played as a defender. Career Youth and College John was born in Point Fortin. He attended Vessigny Government Secondary School and then Pre ...
*
Kenwyne Jones Kenwyne Joel Jones CM (born 5 October 1984) is a Trinidadian football manager and retired professional player who played as a forward. He managed the Trinidad and Tobago women's national team. He began his football career with Joe Public F. ...
* Keyeno Thomas *
Warren Archibald Warren "Laga" Archibald (born 1949) is a Trinidadian former soccer player who played as an inside left. He spent one season in the United Soccer Association and nine in the North American Soccer League (1968-1984), North American Soccer League, ...
*
Steve David Steve David (born 11 March 1951 in Point Fortin, Trinidad) is a Trinidadian former North American Soccer League and international football player. Club career David began his professional career with Police in Trinidad and Tobago. In 1974, he ...
* Anthony Douglas * Randy Samuel - Canadian soccer player *
Marsha Mark-Baird Marsha Mark-Baird (born January 20, 1974, in Point Fortin) is a track and field athlete from Trinidad and Tobago, specializing in the heptathlon. She represented her nation Trinidad and Tobago in two editions of the Olympic Games (2000 and 2004), ...


Education

Primary schools * Point Fortin Roman Catholic Primary School * Point Fortin S.D.A Primary School * Egypt Village Government Primary School * Point Fortin Anglican Primary School * Point Fortin A.S.J.A Primary School * Cap-de-Ville Government Primary School * Fanny Village Government Primary School Secondary schools * Point Fortin East Secondary School (formally known as PFC) * Point Fortin West Secondary School (formally known as the Junior Secondary) * Holy Name Convent' Other Educational/Training Institutions * Manchand Teeluck's Squared Circle Grappling Academy - Professional Wrestling Academy * Lu-Wong Dance Academy * Com Sa Choi - Asian Culinary Institute * Club Malibu - Pole Dancing Academy * Sook Mai Cook - Adult Videography Agency


Electoral districts

* Egypt Village * Techier/Guapo Village * Mahaica/New Lands Village * Cap-De-Ville/Fanny Village * New Village * Hollywood Village


References

* {{Authority control Populated places in Trinidad and Tobago Ports and harbours of Trinidad and Tobago Municipalities of Trinidad and Tobago Populated coastal places in Trinidad and Tobago