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Diego Martin lies west of Port-of-Spain and includes the communities of Crystal Stream, Diamond Vale, and Patna Village.
Calypso: Calypsonian Growling Tiger was born in Diego Martin.
Steelband: The following is a listing of the steelbands that functioned in Diego Martin, broken down by type: traditional (pans supported around the neck); and conventional (pans supported mechanically).
STEELBAND | TYPE | LOCATION IN 2002 | HISTORY |
La Creole Pan Groove | Traditional | La Puerta Avenue | |
Merrytones | Conventional | 1 Bagatelle Road | |
Panatics | Conventional | Water Wheel, Church Street | |
Plain Phonics | Conventional | Rich Plain Road | |
West Stars | Conventional | 17 Parakeet Avenue, River Estate |
Cricket: Diego Martin is the birthplace of Learie Constantine who represented the West Indies in Test cricket.
SCHOOL | LEVEL | ADDRESS | RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION | HISTORY |
Corpus Christi College | Secondary | Roman Catholic | ||
Diamond Vale Government School | Primary | Non-Denominational | ||
Diego Martin Boys' RC School | Primary | Carey Street | Roman Catholic | 430 Pupils in 2002 |
Diego Martin Girls' RC School | Primary | Church Street | Roman Catholic | 564 Pupils in 2002 |
Diego Martin Government Primary School | Primary | Green Hill Village | Non-Denominational | |
Diego Martin Government Secondary School | Secondary | Diamond Boulevard | Non-Denominational | |
Diego Martin Junior Secondary School | Secondary | Saint Lucien Road | Non-Denominational | |
Four Roads Government School | Union Road | Non-Denominational | ||
St. Anthony's College | Secondary | 1 Morne Coco Road | Roman Catholic | Founded in September 1969 |
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