THE Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has removed political banners placed on its light poles in the constituency of Moruga/Tableland.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) in a media release on Wednesday acknowledged the circulation of a video on social media, showing individuals removing the banners.
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TTPS initiated an investigation to determine whether any laws were breached and to identify the individuals involved.
“Our investigations confirmed that the individuals seen in the video removing the banner were contracted workers engaged by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC).
This was verified through a formal statement issued by a representative at T&TEC,” the TTPS stated.
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According to T&TEC, the removal of the banners was in line with the Commission’s standard procedures, which require all entities to obtain prior permission before installing materials on or near T&TEC infrastructure.
The process includes a site visit, a quotation for installation and removal, and additional approvals from the relevant regional corporation and the Town and Country Planning Division. Banners that were installed without the proper authorisation were removed in accordance with established guidelines, the release stated.
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Curt Simon, the Gold Commander for the General Elections, initiated the investigation, and has also engaged Senior Superintendent Kirk of the Southern Division to facilitate meetings with all stakeholders, to advise them on appropriate conduct in the lead-up to the General Elections.
The release stated, “The TTPS will continue to monitor all election-related activities closely and urge citizens to report any incidents of concern through official TTPS channels.”
