The Division of Food Security forms oil spill relief committee.
The Division of Food Security, Natural Resources, the Environment and Sustainable Development has formed the Tobago Oil Spill Relief Committee. The committee was formed on May 22nd 2024 after the February 7th oil spill, which gravely impacted some of Tobago’s fisher folk. The committee aims to provide relief to the island’s fishing industry such as fishermen, fish vendors, boat owners and crew members affected by the disaster. Currently, the Committee is conducting a Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis to thoroughly understand the extent of damage and the needs of the affected groups.
