A descendant of African American slaves who fought on the side of the British in the British-American War of 1812 to 1814 is the oldest person on record in Trinidad and Tobago,
She is also the oldest member of the Seventh Day Adventist faith in Trinidad and Tobago.
Coming from Meriken lineage, Rita Smyke was born 110 years and seven days ago.
More in a story compiled by Vivian Bowen.