Pray for Trinidad & Tobago
Port of Spain, the capital
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About Trinidad & Tobago
The capital is Port of Spain. People speak English and Trinidadian Creole. Christianity is the largest faith, with large Hindu and Muslim communities.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Trinidad & Tobago
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
A state of emergency over violent crime began on 3 March 2026, was extended twice, and ended on 17 September for legal reasons, though the government says the threat remains. Police arrested over 5,700 people in its first 191 days. Reports say there were 252 murders from January to early September 2026, slightly fewer than the same period in 2025.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Leadership and politics
Trinidad and Tobago is a parliamentary republic. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar leads the government. In 2025 her government began treating drug cartels and gangs as terrorist organisations, and it works closely with the United States on security. She has said free movement within CARICOM is supported in principle but not at this time.
We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.
Economic health
The IMF projects growth of only about 0.8% in 2025 and 2026, with the energy sector shrinking by about 4.5% in 2026. Foreign reserves are expected to fall to about 4.8 billion US dollars, and many people and businesses struggle to get foreign currency. Public sector debt is above 84% of GDP.
We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.
Social and cultural issues
Trinidad and Tobago is a nation of many peoples and faiths. Gang violence tied to drugs and guns causes great grief, and the Prime Minister has said about 40% of murders are gang-related. Tens of thousands of migrants without papers live in the country, and they are among the most vulnerable.
We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.
Spiritual landscape
The 2011 census, the latest available, found about 27% Protestant, 22% Catholic, 18% Hindu, 6% Spiritual Baptist and 5% Muslim, with Orisha, Jehovah's Witnesses and others also present and about 11% not stated. Christians are found across both islands in many traditions.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Religious freedom
The constitution protects freedom of religion and forbids religious discrimination. The Inter-Religious Organisation brings Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Orisha and Bahai groups together, and its members often pray at state events. The US State Department reports that some Hindu temples were vandalised in 2023, which leaders called criminal acts, and that an Orisha group has waited years for registration.
We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.
Historical wounds
Like the rest of the British Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago carries the wounds of slavery, which ended in law between 1834 and 1838. The nation became independent on 31 August 1962.
We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Trinidad and Tobago. Bring safety to every street and comfort to every family that grieves a loved one. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar and all in authority. Provide jobs and steady income for every household, and grant honest stewardship of the nation's resources. Protect migrants and the vulnerable, and turn young people away from gangs and violence. Let Your truth and hope spread among every people, and keep all believers free to worship. Heal the wounds of slavery and old divisions, and lead the nation in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sources
- Caribbean National Weekly: over 5,700 arrested during state of emergency (Sept 2026)
- Discover MNI: Persad-Bissessar security message at CARICOM (Feb 2026)
- Jamaica Observer: IMF raises pressure on Trinidad and Tobago (May 2026)
- US State Department: 2023 Religious Freedom Report, Trinidad and Tobago (2024)
- Obeah Histories: timeline of Britain in the Caribbean
- Tihara Smith: Caribbean independence days
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