December 7, 1834 The Strathisla arrives in Trinidad with Portuguese Laborers
On December 7, 1834, the Strathisla arrived in Trinidad with the first Madeirans (Portuguese) laborers. There were 28 passengers. For...
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Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Nov 26
- 2 min
November 28, 1894 The Brenda arrives in British Guiana with Indian Indentured Laborers
November 28, 1894 The Brenda arrives in British Guiana with Indian Indentured Servants On November 28, 1894, The Brenda arrived in...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Oct 20
- 3 min
Petition to Preserve & Digitize Indian Indentured & Enslaved African Records in the Caribbean
I started this Petition to Preserve & Digitize Indian Indentured Servant & Enslaved African Records in the Caribbean after not being able...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Oct 13
- 1 min
Chinese Arrival Day in Trinidad
On October 12, 1806, the Fortitude arrived in Trinidad carrying the first set of Chinese immigrants. 200 Chinese embarked on the...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Resources for Abuse Victims
Cetera Acta Momenti recently shared a newsletter for victims of abuse and/or molestation. To read it, please click here. Disclaimer: This...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Sep 3
- 1 min
September 4, 1955: The MV Resurgent is the last official ship to depart Guyana for India
By: Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq. On September 4, 1955, the MV Resurgent departed Guyana and transported the last set of Indian...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Jul 23
- 3 min
What ships transported Indian indentured servants to Trinidad & Guyana? The Clyde (July 1903)
"What ships brought Indians to Trinidad and Guyana?" is a common question we have. The Clyde is one of the ships that went to Guyana in 1903
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Jul 14
- 4 min
Where is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Trinidadian Heritage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's family is from Trinidad! Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s family was brought to America from Alcindor Trace, Balandra, Trinidad.
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Jun 21
- 1 min
How can I donate to the victims of the Liberty, Queens NY House Fire?
Bono Salima Persaud, Nanda Balo Persaud, and their son Devin Persaud died in a 5-alarm house fire in NYC on June 17, 2022.
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Jun 17
- 3 min
What is Juneteenth? The Importance of Juneteenth and Comparisons to the Caribbean (2022)
June 19, 1865 is celebrated as “Juneteenth,” the day that the enslaved African Americans in Texas found out that they were freed.
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Are there haunted trees in Guyana? Guyana's Dutchman Jumbie Tree
Legend says that the silk cotton tree in the middle of the road at Mahaicony is haunted. It is also known as the “Dutchman tree.” Locals did
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- May 29
- 5 min
Indian Indentured Servants Helped Shape Trinidad's History
May 30th is recognized as the day that the first set of Indian indentured servants arrived in Trinidad on the Fatel Razack from India.
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- May 26
- 8 min
Guyana | The Importance of Guyana’s 56th Independence Day (May 26, 2022)
Is Guyana oil the modern El Dorado riches? Or is Guyana on the precipice of unrest caused by foreign investors?
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- May 25
- 1 min
Trinidad's Solo Soft Drink has a registered trademark
I was doing a trademark clearance search for a client when I came across a trademark registration for "Solo"! The drink of our peoples...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- May 23
- 1 min
Why is Trinidad and Tobago getting significant funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley announced that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation chose Trinidad to receive funding from its foundation.
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- May 15
- 5 min
How do I protect my Caribbean business and brand? 2022 Business Tips
Recent oil developments highlight the necessity for Caribbean businesses to protect their brands with trademarks & other legal protections.
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- May 9
- 3 min
What contracts do I need for my Caribbean business?
Running a Caribbean business can be daunting. The legal system can seem complicated and you might not know where to start. Each...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Apr 29
- 4 min
Guyana Oil Update April 2022
By: Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq. | Trademark Attorney for the U.S. and Caribbean Guyana’s oil discoveries have put the country in...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Meet U.S. Lawyer Melissa Ramnauth, seeking to assist the Caribbean community
"I'm Melissa Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq., Trademark and Business Lawyer. I've always loved history, writing, business, law, my culture,...
Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq.
- Apr 21
- 3 min
The Last Indian Indentured Servitude Ship in the Caribbean
By: Melissa D. Goolsarran Ramnauth, Esq. | International Trademark Attorney The history of East Indians in Trinidad and Guyana can be an...