Trinidad and Tobago is a republic with a two-party system and a bicameral parliamentary system based on the Westminster System. The head of state of Trinidad and Tobago is the President, currently Anthony Carmona. The head of government is the Prime Minister, currently Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the full membership of both houses of Parliament.
Trinidad and Tobago cuisine is varied if it is anything. Numerous cultures make up the social fabric of this small, Caribbean nation, and much like the culture, the dining scene here blends influences from Amerindians, Europeans, Africans, Indians, and the Chinese.
There are many different popular beverages in Trinidad. These include, various sweet drinks (Sodas) (Chubby, Solo, Peardrax), and also Malta, Smalta, Shandy, citrus juice, ginger beer, Guinness Beer, Peanut punch, channa (chickpea) punch, beet punch, sorrel, mauby, seamoss punch, barbadine punch, soursop punch and Coca Cola, paw paw punch.Coconut water can be found throughout the island.