Trinidad and Tobago–United States relations include Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance treaties, which have been in force since 1999. An agreement on Maritime Cooperation was signed in 1996. There are large numbers of U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Trinidadian origin living in the United States (mostly in New York and Florida), which keeps cultural ties strong. About 20,000 U.S. citizens visit Trinidad and Tobago on vacation or for business every year, and more than 4,600 American citizens are residents. Principal U.S. Embassy Officials include: The U.S. Embassy for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is located in the Capital-city Port of Spain, on the
Democratic Party of Trinidad and Tobago Democratic Party of Trinidad and Tobago The Democratic Party of Trinidad and Tobago is a political party in Trinidad and Tobago without parliamentary representation. The party is led by Steve Alvarez, with Wayne Rodriguez as its chairman. It was formed in 2001. The party symbol for the DPTT is the hummingbird feeding on a hibiscus flower. The motto of the party is "The way forward for Trinidad and Tobago." It is the first party that introduced a vision statement, rather than the traditional manifesto. In the Trinidad and Tobago general election, 2002, there were 10 candidates contesting for seats, as