12/06/2025
The Breakfast Show welcomes the Honourable Khadija Ameen, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, for a critical discussion about her ministry's response to the recent tropical waves that have battered Trinidad and Tobago over the past two days.
As communities across the nation deal with flooding, blocked waterways, and weather-related emergencies, Minister Ameen provides insights into how local government is coordinating relief efforts and addressing the immediate needs of affected citizens.
Following the Minister of Works' declaration that rubbish in waterways constitutes a "national emergency," our conversation focuses on practical emergency management:
The ministry's immediate response to communities affected by the recent tropical waves
Coordination between local government bodies and central government during weather emergencies
Flood mitigation strategies and whether current infrastructure can handle increasingly severe weather patterns
How the ministry is addressing the critical issue of blocked waterways and drainage systems
Resource gaps that prevent more effective emergency response at the community level
Long-term planning to make rural and local communities more resilient to extreme weather
Minister Ameen discusses the challenges of managing disaster response through local government structures while ensuring no community is left behind during weather emergencies.
Don't miss this timely conversation about emergency preparedness and the government's capacity to protect citizens when Mother Nature strikes.
