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CEPEP CONTRACTOR ORDERED TO PAY LEGAL COSTS

January, 30th 2026 - CEPEP’s contractor, Stephen Samuel Enterprises Limited (“Samuel”), was yesterday ordered to pay CEPEP’s legal costs in the sum of $259,516.25 for a claim he had filed for an injunction to block CEPEP from terminating the CEPEP contract.

On 3rd July 2025, Samuel filed a claim seeking compensation in the sum of $4,777,000.00 together with interest and legal costs as damages for breach of contract. Had he succeeded, CEPEP’s financial risk exposure would have been over $5M but it would have set a precedent for all other contractors and could have potentially cost CEPEP and the country in excess of $4B.

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CEPEP CONTRACTOR AWARDED TO PAY LEGAL COSTS

December 8th 2025- The Court of Appeal has ordered CEPEP Contractor Eastman Enterprises Limited to pay CEPEP’s legal costs in their recently concluded appeal, in which the Court ruled that the Contractor was wrong to bypass the Alternative Dispute Resolution clause in the contract by filing a claim in the Courts.
The Court previously condemned the Contractor’s conduct in attempting to bypass the contract. According to the Court "The parties having agreed to dispute resolution, prior to approaching the courts, on issues arising out of the contract. It defeated the very purpose of that procedure to ignore and bypass the process which had been designed to attempt to resolve disputes by instead immediately approaching the court."

...CEPEP WINS APPEAL

A Community-based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme Company (Cepep) contractor has failed in its bid to revive its lawsuit challenging a mass termination exercise in the State company.

Read more:
https://www.cnc3.co.tt/cepep-contractor-loses-in-court/

CEPEP wins appeal as Court enforces mediation, arbitration clause THE Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision to stay a lawsuit brought by Eastman Enterprise Ltd against the CEPEP Company Ltd, ruling that the contractor must first

Release - CEPEP WINS APPEAL

November 21st 2025- CEPEP has emerged victorious in the test case brought by Eastman Enterprises today.

The Court of Appeal today ruled in favor of CEPEP in a controversial test case brought by contractor Eastman Enterprise Limited. The Court dismissed the contractor's appeal and held that Justice Margaret Mohammed was correct to stay the test case brought by CEPEP Contractors because they violated the alternative dispute resolution clause in the contract. The unanimous judgment was delivered by Justice of Appeal Peter Rajkumar with whom Justices of Appeal James Aboud and Ricky Rahim agreed. The Court rejected the arguments of Eastman's legal team led by Larry Lalla SC, Kareem Marcelle MP and St Claire O'neil that they were not bound by the arbitration clause because it was vague and uncertain and that the Arbitration Act referred to in the contract had been repealed. The Court accepted the arguments of the CEPEP's lead attorney Mr Anand Ramlogan SC that the contract was valid and binding and that the court's were hence duty bound to respect and enforce the alternative dispute resolution process.

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Please be informed, that the National Budget 2026 will be presented in Parliament by the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, M.P, Minister of Finance, on Monday 13th October, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.



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Happy 49th Republic Day from The CEPEP Company Ltd! 🇹

Today, we celebrate 49 years since our nation became a Republic on August 1st, 1976 — a milestone we proudly honour on September 24th.

Let us remember our leaders who helped shape our democracy. May we all continue to protect it, promote unity, and spread love across our nation.

Together, let’s move forward with love, purpose, and patriotism.

⚠️ 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 #𝟐 - 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥

Adverse Weather Alert remains in effect for western Trinidad and the Gulf of Paria until 5:00pm

Updated Issuance time #1 (local time) - Mon, Sep 15, 2025 2:04 PM

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Heavy showers and thunderstorm activity are presently occurring over western Trinidad, associated with typical rainy season conditions, which have caused unstable conditions. Gusty winds are possible in the vicinity of heavy downpours. Possible Impacts: Street and/or flash flooding, localized ponding in low-lying areas, landslips and landslides, agitated sea conditions, movement of unsecured items and loose vegetation.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Secure loose outdoor objects. Motorists and residents in areas prone to flooding or landslides should remain alert and exercise caution. Be aware of your surroundings and changing weather conditions. Take necessary precautions to mitigate potential impacts. Monitor official weather updates at www.metoffice.gov.tt

𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Western Trinidad and the Gulf of Paria

https://www.metoffice.gov.tt/early_warning

⚠️ 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 #𝟏 - 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥

Start date (local time) - Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:00 AM
End date (local time) - Fri, Sep 12, 2025 6:00 PM

Issuance time (local time) - Fri, Sep 12, 2025 9:54 AM

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
A medium chance (40 to 60%) of thunderstorm activity with excessive rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning discharges are expected to affect various areas of Trinidad favouring, but not confined to, hilly and western areas. Severe impacts are possible, including flash flooding, localized ponding and displacement of loose items, and landslips and landslides in areas so prone.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Be aware of your surroundings and changing weather conditions as you go about your daily activities. Motorists and residents in areas prone to flooding or landslides should remain alert and exercise caution. Take necessary precautions to mitigate potential impacts. Do not drive through flood waters. Monitor official weather updates at www.metoffice.gov.tt

𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Trinidad
https://www.metoffice.gov.tt/early_warning

Happy Independence Day from the CEO, Management & Staff of The CEPEP Company Ltd.