devils in trinidad

{Adam}

Charlotte and I had the privilege of attending a  pretty intense meeting the other day. And since I know everyone is itching to hear about it, I am going to outline the day here. Last Thursday, Charlotte and I get a phone call from our supervisor, David Williams, inviting us to the (re)swearing in of the Mayor, Adrian Cabralis. This was a formal affair, so after a frantic, sweaty, trip back home to change into a suit, we arrived at town hall. Imagine our frustration when we were then told that the ceremony had been pushed back 30 minutes….Welcome to Trini Time.

Although the “swearing in” portion of the ceremony was interesting, Mayor Cabralis’ closing comments really stole the show. Mayor Cabralis outlined the future of Arima, announcing that it will soon receive city status. This was exciting for Charlotte and I, as it showed us that we took part in the transition of Arima from Borough to City. Additionally, member of the national Parliament were present, adding an official air to the meeting as they presented. Overall, it was a great experience, and gave us a little taste of government’s functioning within Trinidad.