Teachers and students from schools across the country are taking full advantage of the educational opportunities available at the People’s Space. 

The People’s Space is located at the Savannah and is a showcase for arts, culture, music and education of Commonwealth countries.

Coordinator of the Commonwealth Pavilion, Cheryl Mohammed, says thousands of students have visited the venue and have been exposed to vital information which can be used in the pursuit of their studies.
Students taken to the people’s space view documentaries, are taught about aspects of various cultures and are entertained by various artistes. 

The coordinator believes this space is the ideal location for young people to learn more about the history of the Commonwealth.


A student from St. Martins’ High School, Donecia Smart agrees, she says “as a Form Five student the information I received here will be useful and play an integral role in helping me answer questions during examinations”.  She hoped other students would visit the Space and make use of this exciting opportunity.  

Students who visited the venue also received a tour of the other seven pavilions where they learnt more about the national instrument, vintage kaiso(musical art form), the arts and classical Indian art forms.

Apart from students, many other people took time out during the course of the day to visit the venue.  Inland Revenue worker James Thomas and Point Fortin resident Jane Sutherland were pleased with the layout and felt their trip to the location  was insightful.

Meanwhile artiste Bill Trotman who visited the space for the first time sang its praises. He envisioned that the international attention artistes will gain from performing at this event will go a long way in the promotion of Trinidad and Tobago’s culture. He says it is hoped that people see the benefit of the initiative, which brought CHOGM to the people.