Despite a downturn in the economy, managing director of FireOne Fireworks Andre Abraham says there has been an increase in sales.
Speaking to the Sunday Guardian on New Year's Eve at the Macoya warehouse Abraham said "We've been trading in a positive financial position. The number of visitors to the store has increased compared to last year.
"We've seen an increase (in sales) which is phenomenal especially in light of all the negativity that we as Trinidadians are faced with on a daily basis such as crime, recession, and uncertainty.
"It says a lot for T&T people that they're extremely optimistic and positive."
He said people were just anxious to put 2016 behind them and start a brand new year with a positive and bright outlook.
Abraham said last year's hot seller was The Jwala Bundle and this year's most popular product was the 98-shot FireOne multi-cakes that customers loved. Abraham described it as a full pyrotechnic show in a box for $1,500.
When told the Italian province Parma was using silent fireworks on New Year's, he said the company also stocked silent-type fireworks.
Abraham said one of the main things the company was encouraging its customers for this year and the previous year in absence of proper legislation was to use their fireworks at specific days and time such as Old Year's night from 11 to New Year's morning at 12.30, in that way, they can show some level of respect for their neighbours who may have senior members and pets.