Stink n Dutty fete fallout: No security breach at heliport fete, says Defence Minister; скачать в хорошем качестве

Stink n Dutty fete fallout: No security breach at heliport fete, says Defence Minister;

Stink n Dutty fete fallout: No security breach at heliport fete, says Defence Minister; significant payment to go toward military charity Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge has defended the use of the Chaguaramas heliport for last weekend’s Stink n Dutty fete, insisting there were no security breaches and no risk to national safety despite heavy traffic congestion and public concern. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, February 13, 2026, focused on Carnival security preparations, Sturge responded to criticism over the decision to host the massive event at the military facility on the Western Peninsula. The event, which reportedly attracted more than 17,000 patrons, caused significant traffic gridlock stretching for miles. Some revellers were forced to hire boats and pirogues from Port of Spain to access the venue. Businesses and residents in Carenage and Glencoe also complained of severe disruption due to the congestion along the single access roadway. Addressing the concerns, Sturge said the heliport was selected in part because of longstanding complaints about large fetes being hosted in residential areas. He noted that the Chaguaramas location has no nearby housing developments and that speaker systems were strategically positioned to minimise any potential disturbance to surrounding communities. He acknowledged, however, that lessons were learned — particularly given that the Western Peninsula has only one road in and one road out, with no alternative routes. The minister said authorities are reconsidering the venue for next year’s event and will review logistical arrangements to prevent a repeat of the traffic chaos. Sturge added that while roadblocks were considered, a decision was taken against implementing them to avoid compounding the congestion and creating what he described as potential “mayhem” along the peninsula. On the financial arrangement, the minister declined to disclose the exact sum paid to the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force for use of the facility, stating only that it was a significant amount. He said the funds would be directed toward charitable initiatives typically undertaken by the Defence Force throughout the year. Sturge emphasised that this was not the first time a sizable event had been hosted on the Western Peninsula and maintained that adequate security systems were in place throughout the fete. As Carnival weekend approaches, the Defence Minister sought to reassure the public that national security was never compromised, even as officials now review whether the heliport remains a viable venue for future large-scale events.— Story by I.A.N News TO ADVERTISE YOUR PRODUCT CALL 868-225–3250 WATCH IAN ALLEYNE LIVE: WEBSITE: http://www.ianalleyne.org/ Subscribe to Ian Alleyne YOUTUBE:    / ianalleyne   Donate via PAYPAL: 1ian.alleyne@gmail.com FOLLOW IAN ALLEYNE LIVE ON: FACEBOOK:   / ianalleynenetwork   INSTAGRAM:   / ianalleyne   DOWNLOAD THE IAN ALLEYNE APP GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/…/detai... APPLE STORE: https://apps.apple.com/…/i…/id1291774512 TO ADVERTISE CALL OR TEXT IAN DIRECTLY @ 1-868-225-3250 OR 1-868-294-4081 TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON CRIMES AND RELATED ISSUES, CALL: 868-390-4426, 868-330-4426, 868-290-4426 & 868-294-4081 VISIT http://www.ianalleyne.org/ CONTRIBUTIONS ARE APPRECIATED AND IS ACCEPTED AT ANY FIRST CITIZENS BANK AC# 1898739 OR PAYPAL @ 1ian.alleyne@gmail.com #CrimeWatch#IanAlleyneNetwork#TheHuntIsOn #Wetting #NewsBeforeNews #Trinidad #Robbery #TrueCrime #Exposed #Thetruth #IanAllyene #Hurricane #Corruptionexposed #NewYork #London #Miami #LockedOn #Truecrimes #IanAlleyne #Carcrash #Chaguanas #Ian #Suits #Instadaily #Like #FollowMe #Me #Hot #Lifestyle #Motivation #TNT #IanAlleyneLiveStream #Ian #BreakingNews #BreakingNewsTT #IanAllen #IanAlleyneLive #IanAllenLive #Ian AlleyneLiveStreamYoutubeToday #Travel#Caribbean#News#CrimeWatchLive#COVID-19 #CORONAVIRUS