Morvant

Morvant (pronounced, in the local English dialect, "mor-vuh") is a community in Trinidad and Tobago located east of Port of Spain in the region of San Juan-Laventille.

Morvant was originally a village that housed many working-class families who made their livelihoods within the homes and businesses of the (relatively) more affluent middle-class people living in the nearby capital city of Port of Spain.

As a result of this housing development approach, many new families joined the older Morvant residents and came to belong and strengthen this vibrant, resourceful and proud working-class community.

Mainly because of its proximity to Port of Spain and more than likely also due to its innovative community development history, Morvant has a reliable supply system of basic amenities i.e. water, electricity and sanitation services.

Public transport is quite prompt and there are free Early Childhood Learning Centres next to most primary schools - all of which are funded by the government.