Lennox Smith, Head of MLIO, and Noel “Sio” Simeon, the youngest 1990 coup hostage at TTT, reflect on the lasting impact of the attempted coup of 27th July 1990, 36 years later. They discuss the aftermath of the national crisis, the restoration of Parliament and democratic institutions, and share personal insights into one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most significant historical events, including the role of the Movement for the Liberation of Independent Organisations (MLIO) in preserving the nation’s history and promoting public understanding.