T&T joins US in Panama pushback against China
The Trinidad and Tobago government has aligned with the United States in pushing back against Chinese pressure on Panama, a position that places T&T in a small group of Caribbean states publicly taking sides in the great-power contest over canal access and regional infrastructure. The move is consistent with the government’s recent posture on hemispheric security but carries trade-relationship implications given China’s existing investments across the region. The Guardian’s reporting frames the position as a deliberate signal rather than incidental diplomacy.
(Source: Trinidad Guardian, May 25, 2026)
Higher gas prices threaten Point Lisas shutdowns
Rising natural gas input costs could force shutdowns at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, the country’s industrial spine and a critical source of foreign exchange. The Trinidad Express reports plant operators are already modeling reduced-run scenarios, with full mothballing of some facilities possible if pricing pressure continues. Point Lisas hosts ammonia, methanol, and steel production with deep supply-chain ties to the regional economy and to diaspora-owned trading firms across the Caribbean.
(Source: Trinidad Express, May 25, 2026)
WASA warns on dry-to-rainy-season transition
The Water and Sewerage Authority is urging citizens to maintain conservation practices as the country transitions from the 2026 dry season into the rainy period. WASA says it is proactively managing distribution but warns that infrastructure stress points remain vulnerable through the transition window. Households in chronically underserved areas have been asked to continue storage practices.
(Source: Trinidad Guardian, May 25, 2026)
Government marks one year in office
Citizens are giving mixed reviews to the government as it completes its first year in office, with concerns over crime, gas prices, and the still-active state of emergency dominating responses in Guardian street interviews. The state of emergency declared in March over violent crime has been extended through June. Supporters cite progress on infrastructure and CARICOM diplomacy; critics point to unfulfilled cost-of-living commitments.
(Source: Trinidad Guardian, May 25, 2026)