Litter wardens charge four persons

In St James, Belmont, Woodbrook and East Dry River, the main offenders were identified as householders, small business owners and pick-up truck owners who took garbage into certain areas on behalf of businesses and individuals, rather than make special arrangements for removal or disposal.

Port-of-Spain Mayor Murchison Brown, after receiving numerous complaints and criticisms, established the litter wardens section within the corporation to bring to justice anyone caught breaking the law.

During September and October, selection, training and appointment of 12 wardens from various districts in Port-of-Spain were undertaken and on November 7, the wardens were appointed in a ceremony at City Hall. The wardens are under the command of Egbert Williams, who is responsible for issuing instructions and deployment of wardens throughout the city.

They can be identified on patrol by their environmentally friendly colours — olive green pants and skirts, light green tops, green caps and black shoes.

Since their inauguration, the litter wardens have issued four tickets: one in St Clair, two in St James and one in Belmont.

As the year draws to a close, the wardens are expected to step up their vigilance. Brown promises that the wardens will act with "equal alacrity" in upholding the litter laws.