Port of Spain Lighthouse

“The lighthouse was built in the 1880’s at the base of the St. Vincent Jetty, but since then the shoreline has been extended and the original purpose of the light has been lost. At some point some restoration work was done on the tower, but by 2004 it was in poor condition, with a lean of about 5°. In late 2005, the lighthouse was repainted in a wildly colorful pattern honoring Trinidad and Tobago’s World Cup soccer team, and in late 2006 it was painted again to publicize the Cricket World Cup played in Trinidad in 2007.”

The newly refurbished St Vincent Jetty Lighthouse in Port of Spain once again glows with light, after undergoing renovation works courtesy Beacon Insurance.

In a release, the company said it is pleased to be a part of the renovation of such a historic landmark after the lighthouse again shone with light over the weekend.

“The lighthouse has always been a symbol of strength and stability, a powerful and unmoving entity that withstands the forces of nature, guiding many to the sanctuary of dry land. Beacon Insurance was recently granted approval to “adopt” the St. Vincent Jetty Lighthouse, more commonly known as the Port of Spain Lighthouse and in so doing restore and maintain the structure, which has undeniably seen better days over the years.”