While an online petition calling for suspension of the Government’s proposed AI data centres crossed 19,000 signatures yesterday, some business quarters called for an informed approach, including more details as to the benefits to Trinidad and Tobago.

National debate has continued to heat up on the proposed data centres announced last week by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, with objections raised over the use of electricity and water resources for running such facilities. Concerns have also been raised as to environmental impact on surrounding ecosystems and on the health of surrounding communities.

A change.org petition started by Syam Nath, calling for the projects to be suspended pending further details to the public, up to late yesterday had garnered over 19,000 signatures.