UNIPA News(Trinidad & Tobago)-21 March-Trinidad & Tobago: Government Clarifies Removal of U.S. Radar System
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, has confirmed that the recent removal of a United States-installed radar system in Tobago was planned and temporary, according to regional Caribbean media reports.
Speaking after the operation, the Prime Minister explained that the radar system had been formally requested as a short-term measure to strengthen national surveillance. The country’s existing radar infrastructure had reportedly been unreliable and compromised, prompting the government to seek urgent assistance.
She emphasized that the system was never intended to be permanent, but rather a stopgap solution until Trinidad and Tobago acquires and installs its own upgraded radar technology.
However, the development has raised public and political questions, as a senior government official had indicated just weeks earlier that the radar would remain in place for the “foreseeable future,” citing its importance to national security.
According to Caribbean news outlet Caribbean Media Corporation, the installation and subsequent removal of the radar reflect broader concerns about border security, drug trafficking, and regional cooperation with international partners, particularly the United States.
🇨🇺 Cuba Receives European Medical Aid Amid Ongoing Crisis
In Cuba, a group of approximately 100 European activists has delivered five tons of medical supplies to Havana, as the country continues to face a worsening economic and energy crisis.
The aid, confirmed by Caribbean Media Corporation, will be distributed to hospitals dealing with critical shortages of essential medical resources.
Cuba has been grappling with frequent electricity outages and declining access to fuel, which have severely impacted healthcare services and daily life. The situation has been compounded by reduced external support and ongoing economic pressures.

Recentdevelopments in Trinidad & Tobago and Cuba highlight two key realities in the Caribbean: the growing importance of security cooperation and the deepening humanitarian challenges affecting vulnerable populations.
While Trinidad and Tobago transitions toward strengthening its own defense capabilities, Cuba continues to rely on international solidarity efforts to support its strained healthcare system.
Source: Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC)
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