Stuck on Paper: The Hidden Realities and Regulatory Walls of Trinidad and Tobago’s Solar Transition
Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by high costs, outdated laws, and a reliance on fossil fuel…
Stuck on Paper: The Hidden Realities and Regulatory Walls of Trinidad and Tobago’s Solar Transition
Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by high costs, outdated laws, and a reliance on fossil fuel subsidies that disrupt solar adoption.…
Living in the Dark Part 2: The Fight for Water
The North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant in Valencia is a cornerstone of Northeast Trinidad’s public utility infrastructure. First established in 1979 with an initial production capacity of 10 million gallons…
Living in the Dark Part 1: A Valencia Community’s Fight for Power
Nerida Nelson moved to North Oropouche WASA Road, Valencia, in 1998. There were few houses in the community at that time and no electricity or running water. News 19 TT…
Coming soon: Living in the Dark: The Valencia Community Without Electricity or Water
Residents of North Oropouche WASA Road, Valencia say they have never had an electricity supply, despite living just minutes from the Valencia Old Road. The community is also home to…
Part Two- The Forgotten Village of Cumaca: Left Behind
Cumaca, Valencia, is known for its lush surroundings and the Turure Water Steps. But residents say the rural community has been forgotten for years. “The forgotten village of Cumaca, that’s…
Part One – The Forgotten Village of Cumaca: Left Dry
For years, residents of Cumaca Village, Valencia, lived without a pipe borne supply of water. Those in the quiet, rural community had grown used to hauling water by hand or…
Coming Soon: The Forgotten Village of Cumaca
They call it the forgotten village. Fifteen years ago, WASA ran water lines through Cumaca. Residents who applied for connections got them, and for about a month, water actually flowed…
RSF raises alarm over T&T government’s suspension of media advertising
The suspension of government advertising contracts in Trinidad and Tobago since May 2025 has severely impacted the independent media landscape, leading to the closure of major outlets like Newsday. Reporters…
Ask the Journalist with Carisa Lee- Episode 4
Journalists play a critical role in informing the public and holding officials to account but the profession often faces criticism, hostility and misunderstanding. In this episode of Ask the Journalist,…
The Legacy Files Episode 1 | Bads Kallicharan
What does a lifetime of memories sound like? In the first episode of The Legacy Files, Bads Kallicharan reflects on the experiences that shaped his life, from childhood memories and…