Minister Blames Corruption for Flooding | Trinidad and Tobago News

Rural Development Minister Khadijah Ameen has slammed public officials for enabling flooding in Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo through rampant corruption—bribes, illegal construction, and ignored drains. Inspectors, wardens, and health workers allegedly collude with developers, approving unsafe projects for years without prosecution. While fixing the mess won’t be fast, Ameen demands regional leaders act ethically and collaborate with communities. Investigations are now underway, with police and Fraud Squad poised to intervene if evidence mounts. Meanwhile, proactive drain clearing helped some areas avoid disaster this season, and local authorities report 26 homes affected by unregulated fillings, with enforcement plans in motion. 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/790b2ecaa1e92172