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Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by high costs, outdated laws, and a reliance on fossil fuel…
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Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by high costs, outdated laws, and a reliance on fossil fuel…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by…
Almost a year after the United National Congress’ general election victory, residents of Penal Rock Road, Moruga, say they are still waiting for the change they were promised. Stay tuned…
“If is not given to us within a certain time, we would have no other choice but to take to the streets to protest, because we were serving members, we…
“The judge now say to give you the money, they still ent give you the money, a year and a month passed, you still have to go to work, you…
Some 270 former special reserve police officers felt vindicated when they won a lawsuit against the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in March, 2025 for outstanding wages. But, they tell…
“What keeping the dream alive is that the ‘Dragon Gas deal’ will boost back the economy, create jobs and it will trickle back down to me. Even the restart of…
"You must make $500 to $600 a day to cover the rent and somedays, you not even making that and that’s the harsh reality and the truth,” San Fernando business…
Business in San Fernando has been on a slow but steady decline for years. This News 19 TT exclusive examines what led to the decline and how business owners are…
Asha Hosein moved to Panchoo Trace, Piparo, six years ago with her husband and their daughter. Their modest home borders the Piparo Mud Volcano. When seismic activity started at the…
“All we just asking for is a little assistance, you see my place, my place real terrible and all I could do is beg," Sybil Badal, Piparo resident.
In the aftermath of seismic activity at the Piparo Mud Volcano on Christmas Eve 2025, residents say they have been forgotten. Stay tuned for this News 19 TT exclusive on…