MP Questions Minister Over Electricity Costs and Utility Outages

Marvin Gonzales, Member of Parliament for Arouca/Lopinot, questioned Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath on October 29, 2026. Gonzales demanded timelines and progress reports for water infrastructure projects in Port of Spain, Arima, and San Fernando. He also sought an explanation for higher electricity bills amid continuing service disruptions.

The questioning centers on the impact of utility failures and rising costs on consumers. Gonzales accused Barry Padarath of abandoning previous promises to prevent increases in water and electricity rates, noting that a surcharge still results in higher bills for consumers.