The Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT) is denying claims by UNC deputy political leader Dr Roodal Moonilal of a “secret plan” to privatise operations at the Port of Port of Spain and send workers home.

Speaking at a UNC meeting on April 15 in San Fernando, Moonilal said Philippines-based company International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) had already been selected as the preferred tenderer for the lease and operation of the port.

He raised questions over the fate of port workers and warned them to be vigilant of plans to retrench and send workers home.