Trinidad & Tobago Association
of Local Government Authorities
Siparia Borough Corporation
Brief History
​Siparia was established circa 1758 by Capuchin priests from Aragon, Spain, who came to proselytize their Christian doctrine among the indigenous Amerindian population. In 1795, Pope Pius VI decreed that the saint known as “The Divine Shepherdess”, or more familiarly called ‘La Divina Pastora’, was made the patron saint of all the Capuchin missions. Today, several notable people from Siparia can be counted among the Parang Queen, the late Daisy Voisin; International Soca Artiste, Machel Montano; and historian, the late Angelo Bissesarsingh.
The Borough of Siparia received borough status on the 20th of June 2023 per The Miscellaneous Provisions (Establishment of the Borough of Diego Martin and Borough of Siparia) Bill, 2021.
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Disaster Relief Supplies
The Siparia Borough Corporation extended its heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Candace A. Bond for her unwavering dedication to disaster preparedness and her ongoing engagement in fostering economic prosperity and tourism development in Siparia. Read more here.
Continuing The Fight Against Dengue
As part of the fight combating the threat of dengue in the community, the Siparia Borough Corporation, in August 2024, received a generous distribution of aerosol insecticide and mosquito coils from Bryden pi Food & Baby Essentials, a subsidiary of the Brydens Group.
African Emancipation Day - 2024
The Siparia Regional Corporation proudly commemorated 39 years since Trinidad and Tobago became the first nation in the world to officially recognize the end of African enslavement. Members of the council, staff, and the Mayor of the Siparia Borough Corporation, embraced this significant occasion with heartfelt pride for our beloved country.
Siparia Borough's 1st Anniversary Celebration
During the month of June 2024, the Siparia Borough Corporation hosted its 1st Anniversary Celebration since attaining Borough Status. This milestone marked a significant chapter in the community's history, and as part of their celebrations, a series of exciting events were organized to highlight the rich heritage of their vibrant community.
Beginning with an Interfaith Service, the events moved onto a Military Parade, an Agricultural Expo and even Jouvert that occurred from 3am to 12 noon through the streets of Siparia. Rounding out the festive month was a Rhythm & Steel parade and a Cultural Extravaganza at Irwin Park.
