Preventing Leatherback Slaughter
Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) have today written to the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh appealing to him to reconsider his decision to refuse Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) permissio…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Environmentally Sensitive Species Rules:
https://www.ema.co.tt/images/Files/pdf/environmentally_sensitive_species_rules2001.pdf
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Animal Rights
The yardstick of enforcement must be re-examined.
The ruthless drowning of dozens of birds in Cedros (see press report https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/exotic-birds-sacrificed-as-smugglers-throw-them-overboard/article_2192801c-a5a5-11ea-b8b…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Scarlet Ibis
See below link for comprehensive information on Scarlet Ibis compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/Eud…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Olive Ridley Turtle
See below link for comprehensive information on Olive Ridley Turtle compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/og…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Hawksbill Turtle
See below link for comprehensive information on Hawksbill Turtle compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Green Turtle
See below link for comprehensive information on Green Turtle compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/Ch…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Loggerhead Turtle
See below link for comprehensive information on Loggerhead Turtle compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/images/Carett…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Leatherback Turtle
See below link for comprehensive information on Leatherback Turtle compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/og…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Ocelot
See below link for comprehensive information on Ocelot compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/Leopardu…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Golden Tree Frog
See below link for comprehensive information on Golden Tree Frog compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogat…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
White-Tailed Sabrewing Hummingbird
See below link for comprehensive guide published by the University of the West Indies: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/images/Campylopterus_ensipennis%20-%20Wh…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
West Indian Manatee
See below link for comprehensive guide on West Indian Manatee published by the University of the West Indies: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/T…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Pipile pipile (Trinidad Piping-guan or Pawi)
See below link for comprehensive information on Pawi compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/Pipile_pipile%…
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs)
Matura National Park
Situated in NE Trinidad, the Matura National Park was designated an Environmentally Sensitive Area in 2004 under the EMA’s Environmentally Sensitive Area Rules. It is home to several Environmentally S…
Beverage Container Bill
Battling the plastic scourge: 2,000 bags collected in La Brea
Date: August 5th, 2019 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) conducted a massive Beach clean-up in Point Sable Beach, La Brea on Saturday 3rd August 2019. FFOS thank t…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Development or Destruction?
Date: April 16th , 2019 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) never objected to any development including the Toco Port. We promote sustainable development guided by h…
Environmental Impact Assessments
Denying the Public Right – FFOS calls for the Prime Minister to apologize to our Nation
Date: March 30th 2019 Dear Editor/Newsroom, On 6th March 2017, the Ministry of Works of Transport (MOWT) submitted an application to the Environment Management Authority (EMA) for a Certificat…
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs)
Sandals Withdraw
Date: January 16th, 2019 Dear Editor/Newsroom, It has been reported that Sandals has withdrawn the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of the Sandals Resort in Buccoo Estat…
Aripo
Defeated but not discouraged
Date: August 28th, 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) have been defeated at the Privy Council. The Privy Council’s written judgment will be delivered on 8 Oc…
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs)
Hypocritical Public Statements
Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) commend Minister of Planning and Development the Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis for her initiative to approve additional areas of forest for protection and sustain…
Aripo
FFOS vs EMA at the Privy Council on Monday 30th July, 2018
Date: July 30th, 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Proceedings will be aired live online on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) website (https://www.jcpc.uk/live/court-03.html) Dat…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
FFOS Initiates Legal Action Against George Aboud and Sons Ltd (see downloadable pdf for pictures)
Date: May 2nd, 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) have represented public interest issues in Las Cuevas since its inception in 1996. In 2004 the current owne…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
The Voiceless Community of Las Cuevas
Date: April 19th, 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) welcome development for Las Cuevas that preserves the integrity of the natural capital and biodiversity of…
Aripo
Who is raiding our treasury?
Date: February 3rd 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) wish to respond to Minister Rohan Sinanan’s public statements made at the Sangre Grande Chamber of Comm…
Aripo
FFOS slam Minister Sinanan
Date: February 1st 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, The Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) considers Minister Rohan Sinanan’s statement that the injunction granted by the Court in the interes…
Aripo Savannas Highway Case
Who speaks for the Ocelot Tiger Cat?
Date: January 28th 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Many people are suddenly in favour of this controversial highway as if to suggest that FFOS are opposed to it. FFOS have never said we should not …
Aripo Savannas Highway Case
Public Attacks Unwarranted FFOS is standing up now to the Rule of Law
Date: January 20th 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, FFOS are being criticized based on misinformation and petty bias. Throughout its twenty years of advocacy for sustainable development which means …
Aripo
Bulldozers wreak havoc. Is this the last of the world famous Aripo Savannas?
Date: January 15th 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, One week has passed since the heavy earth moving machinery started bulldozing the southern boundary of the Aripo Savannas including the historic t…
Aripo
The Bulldozers have arrived (See downloadable pdf for additional images and videos)
Date: January 13th 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, On Monday 8th January, 2018, heavy earth works machinery including several bulldozers, excavators and road preparation equipment have arrived at t…
Environmentally Sensitive Species
Illegal Excavation of Las Cuevas Turtle Nesting Site
Date: January 5th, 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Currently, excavators are modifying the course of the Las Cuevas River, where it meets the beach. The developer, George Aboud and Sons, has no en…
Aripo Savannas Highway Case
FFOS being forced to file for Injunctive Relief
Date: December 22nd 2017 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) regret to inform you that it is being forced to consider injunctive relief against the Government. …
Aripo Savannas Highway Case
Irresponsible Approval
Date: August 15th 2017 Dear Editor/Newsroom, The attached letter was sent to the Honourable Camille Robinson-Regis, Minister of Planning and Development on August 7th 2017 and was copied to Hi…
Aripero Development
National Bird Under Siege (see downloadable PDF for images and video links)
Date: June 8th , 2017 Dear Editor/Newsroom, We must protect our wetlands. Although hunters kill the Scarlet Ibis, with its habitat the birds will continue to repopulate. When their na…
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