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As part of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure’s 2026 Desilting and Flood Mitigation Programme, intensive cleaning operations are currently underway along the VMCOTT Main Drain and Culvert Crossings on the Beetham Highway. The works involve the removal of significant quantities of debris and illegally dumped waste that have accumulated within the drainage infrastructure, restricting the natural flow of water. In some areas, garbage build-up inside manholes reached heights of up to six feet, highlighting the severity of blockages and the urgent need for intervention. These activities form part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen drainage systems nationwide and improve resilience ahead of periods of heavy rainfall.

The Maritime Services Division recently hosted a National Workshop on Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Spill Contingency Planning and Response from February 23–25, 2026, at the Ministry’s Head Office.
 

Tobago’s business remains a national priority, as highlighted by the Honourable Jearlean John, Minister of Works and Infrastructure, during a recent tour of the MV Blue Wave Harmony cargo ferry.
 

The A.P.T. James has successfully completed a comprehensive maintenance programme, following dry-docking on the AMT Goliath at the National Marine Maintenance Services Company Limited. The scope of works included critical hull maintenance, sandblasting and repainting, propulsion and engine servicing, as well as extensive safety inspections and system testing. These activities were carried out to ensure the vessel meets the required operational and safety standards supporting its long-term performance, reliability and efficiency.
 

Highways Division Nationwide Highway Clean-Up
The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, through its Highways Division, continues to advance clean-up and maintenance works across the nation’s major highways. Active works are currently underway along key routes including the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Uriah Butler Highway, and Beetham Highway, as well as at strategic overpasses and roundabouts.