The Red House (Trinidad and Tobago) The Red House (Trinidad and Tobago) The Red House is the seat of Parliament in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The architectural design of the Red House is of Beaux-Arts style. The original building was destroyed in the 1903 water riots and was rebuilt in the year 1907. The Red House is located centrally within the capital city Port of Spain. It is currently used as a meeting place for parliament and elections and for political uses. In July 1990, the Red House was the site of the Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt, during which the Prime Minister and
Trinidad and Tobago Regiment The 1st Battalion became the 1st Battalion, Jamaica Regiment, while the 2nd Battalion was transferred to Trinidad and Tobago to become the 1st Battalion, Trinidad and Tobago Regiment. A second battalion was raised in 1965, but was disbanded in 1972. The Trinidad and Tobago Regiment has been involved in two major conflicts. Although it is called the Trinidad & Tobago "Regiment", the unit is in fact structured more like a light infantry brigade, with a pair of infantry battalions, plus engineering and logistic support units: The Regiment maintains a base at Camp Omega, also at Chaguaramas, used primarily for specialised