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Stuck on Paper: The Hidden Realities and Regulatory Walls of Trinidad and Tobago’s Solar Transition

August 30, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by high costs, outdated laws, and a reliance on fossil fuel…

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Living in the Dark Part 2: The Fight for Water

August 23, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Living in the Dark Part 1: A Valencia Community’s Fight for Power

August 20, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Coming soon: Living in the Dark: The Valencia Community Without Electricity or Water

August 19, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Part Two- The Forgotten Village of Cumaca: Left Behind

August 11, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Stuck on Paper: The Hidden Realities and Regulatory Walls of Trinidad and Tobago’s Solar Transition

August 30, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by…

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Coming soon- Promises unmet: Penal Rock Road still waiting

April 9, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Part Two- Justice delayed: SRPs still waiting for $$$

April 3, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

“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…

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Part One- Justice delayed: SRPs still waiting for $$$

April 1, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

“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…

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Coming soon- Justice delayed: SRPs still waiting for $$$

March 31, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Part Two- San Fernando: A city at a crossroads

March 26, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

“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…

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Part One- San Fernando: A city at a crossroads

March 26, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

"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…

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Coming soon- San Fernando: A city at a crossroads

March 25, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Part Two- Piparo: Silence after the shake

March 19, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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Part One- Piparo: Silence after the shake

March 18, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

“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.

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Coming soon- Piparo: Silence after the shake

March 17, 2026 Sharlene Rampersad

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…

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