World Wildlife Day Message.
Today as we celebrate the importance of World Wildlife Day, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) laments the ongoing destruction of the Aripo Savannas. This legally designated Environmentally…
Water Pollution Rules
Aripo
Press Releases
Politicians to blame for WASA
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) 10Billion debt nightmare is one of many drains on our economy. Every state enterprise suffers from inflated procurement costs, kickbacks, nepotism, low producti…
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NGO Files Complaint Against Fort George Housing Developer
https://www.caribois.org/2020/06/ngo-files-complaint-against-fort-george-housing-developer/
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…
Extractive Sector
Point Fortin Oil Spill
FFOS are deeply concerned that another oil spill is occurring tonight Sunday 7th June 2020 at the Heritage Refinery Tank Farm in Point Fortin. The Police have cordoned off the area. FFOS fully disa…
Challenges of the Fishery
A call for robust management of the Sargussum threat.
This is an open letter to the Hon. Minister Clarence Rambharat. We write to urge our Government’s action on a critical regional threat. While this sudden, new phenomenon of Sargassum weed washing…
Oil Spills
Another Chaguaramas Oil Spill
This video was recorded at 7 am this morning (6th May 2020). The oil appears to have been released during the night. As you can see in the video, it stretches for miles westward. It appears that …
Environmental Observations
Earth Day 2020 — FFOS warns of increased risk of oil spills…
Date: April 22nd , 2020 Dear Editor/Newsroom, AS we face this global pandemic we must be reminded that environmental protection is more important than money or black gold (oil). The sl…
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Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Applicant) v Environmental Management Authority- EMA (Respondent)
CASE SUMMARYJUDGEMENT1. HIGH COURT- APPLICATION FOR SECURITY OF COSTS PRESS STATEMENTS
High Court
Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Appellant) v Environmental Management Authority – EMA (Respondent) And The Ministry of Works and Transport – MOWT (First Interested Party) and Kall Company Limited – KALLCO (Second Interested Party)
CASE SUMMARY JUDGEMENTS1. High Court2. Court of Appeal3. Privy Council PRESS STATEMENTS
High Court
Bhadose Sooknanan (First Applicant) and Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Second Applicant) v Environmental Management Authority- EMA (Respondent) and The Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs (Interested Party)
CASE SUMMARY JUDGEMENT1. HIGH COURT PRESS STATEMENTS
High Court
Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Applicant) v The Minister of Planning, Housing and the Environment
CASE SUMMARY JUDGEMENT1. HIGH COURT2. COURT OF APPEAL 3. PRIVY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENTS
High Court
Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Applicant) v Environmental Management Authority- EMA (Respondent) and Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago (ALNG) (Respondent/Interested Party)
CASE SUMMARY JUDGEMENT1. HIGH COURT PRESS STATEMENTS
High Court
“Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Appellant) v Environmental Management Authority- EMA and BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC (Respondents)”
CASE SUMMARY JUDGEMENTS1. HIGH COURT2a. COURT OF APPEAL (Justice Nelson)2b. COURT OF APPEAL (Justice Lucky)3. PRIVY COUNCIL4. HIGH COURT- APPLICATION TO LIFT THE FFOS’S CORPORATE VEIL PRESS STAT…
COVID-19
Let’s support our local farmers and fishers!
Date: March 23rd, 2020 Dear Editor/Newsroom, We commend the Authorities for implementing restrictions for public safety in high traffic areas such as fresh food markets, but why are supermarket busine…
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…
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