In 1998 production of these products amounted to 1.9m tonnes and 2.9m tonnes respectively, making Trinidad and Tobago one of the world's largest producer of both commodities. In 1999, a huge Atlantic Liquefied Natural gas project came on stream, catering for export production of the gas as a fuel. This is a significant boost to output in the natural gas sub-sector. Sugar is the major cash crop. Others include coffee, cocoa and citrus.
Tourism is an important growth sector.
A good blend of cultural diversity and special interest areas are among the features supporting this sector. Additionally, the ability to attract large-scale international events has been proven. The famous annual carnival offers much potential for boosting this sector. H.E. Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson. In the fires of Hope and Prayer, With boundless faith in our Destiny, We solemnly declare, Side by side we stand, Islands of the blue Caribbean Sea, This our Native Land, We pledge our lives to Thee, Here every creed and race find an eqal place, And may God bless our Nation.