Fishermen and Friends of the Sea - FFOS

18/05/2026

DEAD FISH. SILENT AUTHORITIES. TOXIC NEGLIGENCE.

Residents near the Trincity Industrial Estate are reporting dead fish floating in the Macoya River, and despite repeated calls to the EMA, they claim NO ONE has come to investigate.

WHAT EXACTLY IS KILLING THESE FISH?

Was there a chemical pollutant dump into the river?
Was this caused by industrial runoff triggering toxic algal blooms?
Or were dead fish illegally dumped into the watercourse?

Whatever the cause, THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY, and the silence from the authorities is unacceptable.

This is not just about fish. Every river flows downstream into our seas and into the Gulf of Paria. When rivers are contaminated, ecosystems collapse, communities are put at risk, and polluters continue operating without consequence.

Are we now normalising poisoned waterways in Trinidad and Tobago?
Are industrial polluters being allowed to contaminate rivers and simply walk away?
What happened to environmental monitoring?
What happened to enforcement?
What happened to the POLLUTER PAYS PRINCIPLE?

The EMA cannot continue to be invisible while waterways are being polluted in plain sight.

We deserve TRANSPARENCY. We have a RIGHT TO KNOW what is entering our rivers, who is responsible, and what risks exist downstream.

And above all, we have a RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, clean rivers, safe seas, protected ecosystems, and authorities that actually act when environmental harm is reported.

FFOS is calling for:
1. An immediate site investigation
2. Public disclosure of water quality testing
3. Identification of the source of contamination
4. Enforcement action against any responsible party
5. Continuous monitoring of downstream impacts

Environmental laws mean absolutely nothing if they are never enforced.

Our rivers are not industrial dumping grounds.
Our seas are not sacrifice zones.
We deserve answers NOW.

Gary Aboud

04/05/2026

Abdool Trace, Lower Piparo - Illegal dumping and burning of televisions has been reported in a residential area, with at least three incidents recorded since April 14, 2026.

Authorities are encouraged to investigate and take the necessary action to address this activity and prevent further occurrences.

30/04/2026

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14/04/2026

In the past six months, robberies have been happening in broad daylight and at night across our waters and now 12 armed men board the cargo vessel Sea Elizabeth at 10:30PM on the Port of Spain waterfront, rob it, and escape into the Gulf of Paria in a pirogue.

We are being told that radar systems are in place to monitor movement at sea. Are they actually working? If they are, why weren’t these men detected, intercepted, prosecuted, and incarcerated?

We cannot keep blaming outsiders while evidence suggests these operatives are local. Our men of the sea are being terrorized, lives are at risk, and confidence in national security is eroding.

We are calling on the Minister of National Security and the Government to come clean.
Do we have functioning radar systems to track who is moving, where, when, and how? And if not, what is the plan to fix this and protect our borders?

Right now, it feels like criminals have more freedom in our waters than law enforcement. That cannot continue.

10/04/2026

Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) extends our deepest condolences to Angelica Jogie's family and loved ones during this period of unimaginable grief.

Her death must not be in vain, It should serve as a catalyst for, stronger environmental stewardship, and decisive safeguards to protect our people. Justice, responsibility, and change are the only acceptable tributes to her memory.

04/04/2026

Dolphins found in Maracas, tails cut off after being caught in fishing nets. A net can be replaced—life cannot. Could this have ended differently?

Our oceans are calling for better. Pass the Fisheries Bill

31/03/2026

27/03/2026

Fishermen and Friends of the Sea commend the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard for their swift, professional, and safe recovery of Ms. Tara Poliah. Your dedication and vigilance are truly appreciated.

10/03/2026

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10/03/2026

What’s happening at Mount Irvine should be a serious warning for Rocky Point.
A construction site much smaller than what is being proposed, with barriers in place and barely any rainfall, has already created a large sediment plume spreading across the reef.

And this is during the dry season.

If light rainfall can cause this level of impact, imagine what will happen during the wet season. What we’re seeing now is just a glimpse of the kind of damage that can occur. A small example of a much bigger problem.

We cannot afford to ignore this.
FFOS joins the call on the EMA to stop the Rocky Point development before irreversible damage is done.