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Gay Sex is Legal in Trinidad and Tobago… and Beyond???

Two months ago Trinidad and Tobago decriminalized consensual gay sex, which was previously punishable with up to 25 years in prison.

While the news has invigorated LGBT rights advocates, the picture for gay rights in the region is still far from ideal: Same-sex relations are still illegal in nine Caribbean countries, all of which are part of the British Commonwealth. And while laws are not always enforced, they include a chilling effect on the local LGBT community, which can often tackle harassment, discrimination and even violence. Sodomy laws also inhibit many LGBT Caribbeans from reaching out to police or HIV/AIDS agencies for help. [1]

I applaud Trinidad and Tobago for this watershed decision! I pray that decisions such as these spread throughout the Caribbean Diaspora and beyond. And yet, the above paragraph failed to go beyond “violence” and name “death” as a consequence in this region. Although activists are moving forward, the region has a far way to go.

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Postby Steve Wooler »

Hi Guys

As I thought, the subject has prompted a lively discussion in response to a very relevant and valid scrutinize. The topic is not about the issue of sexuality, but simply about attitudes towards homosexuality within Tobago - so within that context full discussion is highly relevant to this site.

Since you first contacted me, Martin, I have taken the opportunity to raise the verb with various people here on the island. This basically endorses all the advice given above. Yes, like anywhere, you are bound to find some problems with some individuals in exactly the same way you would if you have a hair colour, shirt or laugh that they simply don't like. There are shallow, bigoted people around the world and I suspect that if you experience “problems” then they are as likely to be from other visitors to the island as from tourists.

Tobago is a deeply religious nation, with a particular penchant for the more strident, orthodox, bible-thumping strains of Christianity. This will naturally tend to mean somewhat stronger attitudes on the subj

Unfortunately, the Caribbean region isn&#;t exactly celebrated for being the most tolerant towards the LGBT community.

While in some Caribbean islands, same-sex relationships and even marriage are recognized by the law, in others more culturally conservative islands, both are still prohibited.

To help you elect your destination with as little peril of encountering homophobia as possible, here is a list that highlights the top 7 lesbian and gay friendly Caribbean destinations.

Summary of the most LGBT-friendly destinations in the Caribbean

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Trinidad & Tobago is one of 13 completely independent Caribbean sovereign states that are not overseas territories, departments, or dependencies of enormous far-off mostly European countries. The other 20 are politically attached to Europe and the USA. The island of Trinidad&#;the larger of which comprises about 94% of the total area and 96% of the population&#;and the much smaller Tobago together cover about square miles, slightly smaller than US verb of Delaware, with a total population of almost 1,, inhabitants.

Trinidad was a Spanish colony from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in until the arrival of British warships in February For nearly years the island of Tobago changed hands between Spanish, British, French, Dutch and Courlander colonizers. Trinidad and Tobago together were finally ceded to Britain in The country obtained noun from the UK in and became a republic in

Unlike most of the English-speaking Caribbean, T&T&#;s close proximity to oil-rich Venezuela allows its energy-based economy to rely mostly on the petr

Destination	Highlights	LGBT Rights
Saba	&#; Eco-tourism hotspot &#; Open-minded local attitude	Legal same-sex relationships and marriage
Puerto Rico	&#; Vibrant gay and lesbian nightlife &#; Wealthy cultural scene	Legal same-sex marriage and adoption since
Saint Barts	&#; Luxury destination with scenic beaches &#; Known for its upscale vibe	Same-sex practices legal since
Saint Martin/Sint Maarten	&#; Gay-friendly hotels and beaches &#; Notable gay beach: Bay Rouge	Anti-discrimination laws in place