PENAL

'Penal' (originally 'Peñal') is a town in southern Trinidad. It lies south of San Fernando and Debe, and north of Siparia. Originally a rice and cocoa producing area, Penal has grown into an important town in the past few years and is now a desirable place for corporate expansion. At the heart of the town is the Rampersad Plaza on Clarke Street, with many businesses and the popular fast food restaurant, KFC, as well as a branch of MoneyGram International Money Transfer located on the ground floor.
Penal is largely considered to be dominated by the East Indian descendants, more commonly referred to as Indians.
Penal has a police station, branches of two banks, a credit union, health facilities, photo studios, restaurants, clothing stores and many opportunities for recreation as well as many schools, thus providing reasonably well for its populace.
Penal is administered by the Penal-Debe Regional Corporation.