Tobago’s challenges at the start of the 19th century - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Tobago’s challenges at the start of the 19th century - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

DR RITA PEMBERTON The start of the 19th century witnessed a continuation of the challenge to the British administration of Tobago by the determined French for possession of the island. French forces invaded and occupied Tobago in 1802 but were swiftly expelled one year later when it was reclaimed by British forces. However, in addition to the continuation of the old wounds and the disruption caused by the renewed French take over, the new centur…