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Trinidad and Tobago aims for 30% renewable energy by 2030, yet progress is hindered by high costs, outdated laws, and a reliance on fossil fuel subsidies that disrupt solar adoption.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Kejan Haynes has spent years navigating some of the most demanding spaces in journalism, from political reporting to newsroom leadership. In this episode of Ask the Journalist, the Lead Editor…