Ice Cream vendor.  The words "Snow Cones" here show the British  influence. 《國家與人民》 p. 204

Economical problems: In the early 1970's, black-power supporters protested against widespread unemployment and what they considered social and economic inequality in Trinidad and Tobago.  Violent demonstrations broke out, and the government twice declared a state of emergency.  Racial tensions eased in the mid-1970's, but unemployment continued to be a major problem in the country. 

• history: Discovered by Columbus in 1498, and then settled by the Spaniards.  British rule was established in 1802.  Joined the West Indies Federation in 1958, but left to become independent in 1962.

Independence: Trinidad--1956, it was lead by Eric Williams (1956-1981) in 1950s.  He became Prime Minister in 1955.  His People's National Movement (PNM) was in power for thirty years (1966-1986). 
• In 1980, the national government allowed a local governing council to be established on Tobago island.

cultures: Trinidad has two major folk traditions: Creole and East Indian. Creole is a mixture of African
elements with Spanish, French, and English colonial culture. 

Trinidad's East Indian culture came to the island with indentured servants brought to fill a labor shortage created by the emancipation of the African slaves in 1833. Most remained on the land, and they still dominate the agricultural sector, but many have become prominent in business and the professions. East Indians have retained much of their own way of life, including Hindu and Muslim religious festivals and practices. (source)　

Authors: Sam Selvon  (India-Trinidad-U.K.-Canada); Neil Bissoondath (India-Trinidad-Canada)