Weather damage cripples Flagstaff Communications Tower; TEMA calls emergency meeting
Politics
June 11, 2026
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Some communications infrastructure in Tobago has been compromised after the Flagstaff Communications Tower in Charlotteville sustained major damage during heavy rains and strong winds, prompting an emergency response by the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA).
Speaking to Guardian Media, TEMA Director Allan Stewart, said the tower had been in a deteriorated condition for some time prior to the incident. The severe weather experienced on Thursday exacerbated the structure's vulnerabilities, resulting in its damage.
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