Senator the Honourable Leroy Baptiste, Minister of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development, has expressed deep condolences following a fatal workplace accident in Kelly Village, Caroni that claimed the life of a sanitation worker last week.

The incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at approximately 9:15 p.m., when Mr. Deshawn Joseph died while engaged in sanitation operations. Minister Baptiste joined Prime Minister the Honourable Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC in extending sympathies to the family, friends, colleagues and all those affected by the tragedy.

The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), which falls under the Ministry of Labour, has since launched a formal investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Joseph’s death. Minister Baptiste confirmed he has been advised that the Agency is conducting the necessary inquiries in keeping with its statutory responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.