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FFOS is a Non-Governmental Organization engaged in environmental and community activities seeking to protect human life, human health and the environment.
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-b8b8-3bcc90c1d6b8.html) by three smugglers highlights the cold blooded nature of black marketeers. We applaud the action of our Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries,Clarence Rambharat in instructing that these smugglers also face animal cruelty charges (the maximum fine of which is 100,000TTD) in Read more about The yardstick of enforcement must be re-examined.[…]
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 disapprove of the method of testing the Tanks by loading them with water when property damage could occur if a rupture happens, Read more about Point Fortin Oil Spill[…]
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 up on our Caribbean coasts has existed since 2011, it has gotten worse each year and could increase exponentially. Locally, our recreational beaches Read more about A call for robust management of the Sargussum threat.[…]
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 this spilled oil is emanating from Capital Signal and was discharged from vessels that are being serviced. International oil Read more about Another Chaguaramas Oil Spill[…]
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 slowdown in global oil consumption and the collapse of the price of oil means that less oil is being purchased or refined yet our wells continue to Read more about Earth Day 2020 — FFOS warns of increased risk of oil spills…[…]
Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Applicant) v Environmental Management Authority- EMA (Respondent)
CASE SUMMARY JUDGEMENT 1. HIGH COURT- APPLICATION FOR SECURITY OF COSTS PRESS STATEMENTS
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 JUDGEMENTS 1. High Court 2. Court of Appeal 3. Privy Council PRESS STATEMENTS
Fishermen and Friends of the Sea- FFOS (Applicant) v The Minister of Planning, Housing and the Environment
CASE SUMMARY JUDGEMENT 1. HIGH COURT 2. COURT OF APPEAL 3. PRIVY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENTS