The Ministry of Public Utilities

27/10/2026

A NEW DIRECTION FOR OJT | MODERNISING SYSTEMS, EMPOWERING PEOPLE 🇹🇹

Real change begins with listening, understanding, and taking action.

This morning, the Honourable Barry Shiva Padarath, Minister of Public Utilities, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Neela Ram-Atwaroo and representatives of the Maintenance Training and Security Company Limited (MTS), toured the facilities of the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programme, reinforcing his commitment to improving the working environment and modernising its operations.

During the visit, Minister Padarath outlined his vision for sweeping reforms, including the digitisation of administrative processes, improved operational efficiency, and the strategic realignment of the OJT Programme to better meet the evolving human resource needs of the public sector.

The Minister emphasised that meaningful transformation must extend beyond infrastructure to include the systems, processes, and people who keep the programme functioning.

These proposed changes represent an important step towards creating a more responsive, efficient, and future-ready OJT Programme that better serves employees, trainees, and the wider national community.

Because investing in better systems and working environments is ultimately an investment in people.

🇹🇹 Ministry of Public Utilities Advancing Progress Through People and Innovation. MTS

27/10/2026

🪔✨ **T&TEC DIVALI CELEBRATIONS 2026 | TWO DAYS OF CULTURE, UNITY AND TRADITION** 🇹🇹

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) brought the spirit of Divali to life with two spectacular days of cultural celebrations on October 23 and 24, 2026, at the Couva South Multipurpose Hall Carpark.

**Day 1 | Celebrating Our Traditions**

Minister of Public Utilities, The Honourable Barry Padarath, joined the T&TEC family and members of the community for an exciting evening of traditional festivities, including the Choka Competition, Bamboo Bending Competition and several vibrant cultural performances.

The evening celebrated the creativity, traditions and cultural heritage that continue to unite communities across Trinidad and Tobago.

**Day 2 | A Grand Celebration of Light and Unity**

The Honourable Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, was warmly welcomed by the leadership of the Ministry of Public Utilities and T&TEC, including the Minister of Public Utilities, the Honourable Barry Padarath; the Honourable Clyde Elder, Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities; Parliamentary Secretary Shivanna Sam; **Mr. Anil Kamal, Chairman of T&TEC;** and members of the Commission's executive management team.

Also in attendance were fellow Cabinet Ministers, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and thousands of citizens who gathered in Couva to experience the warmth, beauty and cultural richness of the celebrations.

The two-day festivities provided a wonderful opportunity for families, friends and communities to come together in celebration of our nation's diversity, shared traditions and enduring spirit of unity.

As the lights of Divali illuminate our homes and communities, may they also inspire hope, prosperity, compassion and a renewed commitment to building a brighter Trinidad and Tobago for all.

🪔 **Shubh Divali from the Ministry of Public Utilities and the T&TEC family!**

**Your Utility, Our Priority.**

Clyde ElderBarry Shiva PadarathShivanna SamTrinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission

24/10/2026

23/10/2026

16/10/2026

♻️🌍 YOUR INNOVATION COULD HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO! 🇹🇹

💡 Have an innovative solution for waste collection, recycling, resource recovery or sustainable waste management?

We want to hear from YOU!

The Ministry of Public Utilities (MPU), in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Company Limited (SWMCOL), invites suitably qualified organisations, technology providers, contractors, investors and industry experts to respond to our Request for Information (RFI).

🔎 We're exploring opportunities in:

✅ Smart waste collection and transportation

✅ Recycling and material recovery

✅ Waste processing and treatment

✅ Waste-to-energy and resource recovery

✅ Environmentally sound disposal solutions

✅ Strategic investments, partnerships and emerging technologies

🌱 This is an opportunity to share your expertise, showcase innovative solutions and contribute to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Trinidad and Tobago!

📅 DEADLINE: Friday 30th October, 2026

⏰ TIME: 4:00 PM

📧 SUBMISSIONS & ENQUIRIES: [email protected]

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or Click the link below to download the information packages and learn how to participate!

https://www.mpu.gov.tt/rfinfo/

🤝 Together, let's turn waste challenges into opportunities for innovation, investment and sustainability!

🔁 Share this opportunity with organisations and professionals who can help make a difference.

15/10/2026

09/10/2026

📬 ONE POSTAL NETWORK. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.

In celebration of World Post Day, the Honourable Clyde Elder, Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities and Member of Parliament for La Brea, joined the TTPost team on the ground in Union Village, La Brea, experiencing firsthand the dedication behind delivering service directly to our communities.

Minister Elder was joined by George Alexis, General Manager of Operations at TTPost, and members of the TTPost team as they delivered mail to residents throughout the community, sharing warm moments and connecting with the people they serve. 📦💌

The Minister expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the couriers, postal workers and wider TTPost team whose dedication ensures that essential postal services continue to reach homes, businesses and communities across Trinidad and Tobago.

This year’s theme, “One Postal Network. Infinite Possibilities,” reminds us that behind every letter, package and delivery is a network of dedicated people helping to keep our nation connected. 🇹🇹

👏 On World Post Day, we salute our postal workers and say thank you for delivering more than mail — you deliver connection, service and community.

Happy World Post Day! 📮

Ministry of Public Utilities
Your Utility. Our Priority.

08/10/2026

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VIEW.

The next generation of leaders is finding its voice and The Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago is on board.

The PowerGen National Schools’ Debate Competition 2026 officially launched on Tuesday, bringing together bright young minds ready to speak boldly, think critically and shape the conversations of tomorrow.

And what makes this moment even more powerful? Minister Barry Padarath and Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal once stood where these young debaters stand today — as winners of this very competition.

Yesterday’s debaters. Today’s leaders. Tomorrow’s voices. 🇹🇹

The future is speaking. Are we listening?

TrinidadAndTobago MP Clyde Elder

08/10/2026

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VIEW.

Tuesday 6th October, 2026 marked the launch of the PowerGen National Schools’ Debate Competition 2026, providing a powerful platform for young minds to speak boldly, think critically and shape the conversations of tomorrow.

Joining students and educators were Minister Barry Shiva Padarath; Dr. the Honourable Roodal Moonilal; Minister Saddam Hosein; Minister Clyde Elder; Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Keshore Lutchman; Ms. Jasodra Rampersad, Chairman of the Board of PowerGen; PowerGen executives and other distinguished stakeholders.

Adding special significance to Tuesday’s launch, both Minister Padarath and Moonilal who were in attendance, are themselves former winners of this very competition a powerful full-circle moment demonstrating where confidence, critical thinking and the courage to use one’s voice can lead.

Yesterday’s debaters. Today’s leaders. Tomorrow’s voices are already rising. 🇹🇹

07/10/2026

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says the debt owed by T&TEC to NGC has now exceeded $10 billion and will be addressed as part of the Government's upcoming budget measures.