Green light for US troops

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December 16, 2025

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Akash Samaroo

The Government has approved the use of local airports by United States military aircraft to conduct what it describes as “logistical activities,” a decision that has sparked strong criticism from the People’s National Movement (PNM), which claims it cements the country’s status as a “satellite state” of the US.

And while the Opposition condemns the move, experts are divided on whether the Government’s announcement is a cause for concern.

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