Environmental Clearance Battle Escalates | Trinidad and Tobago News

Property developers George Aboud and Sons, along with Las Cuevas Properties, faced a legal whirlwind after building without valid environmental clearance — first snagged in 2004, then again in 2014 when their application was pulled in 2019. A complaint by Fishermen and Friends of the Sea triggered an EMA investigation, leading to a court ruling that found them in breach and ordered compensation — a decision upheld by judges despite unclear statutory authority. Now, the companies are appealing all the way to the UK’s Privy Council, keeping this high-stakes environmental permit drama on hold until a hearing date is set. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f65d07cda6141af