The Protest gathering on Adam Smith Square IS happening from 4:00 PM today Friday 19 August 2022. Come out in your numbers and show your support for the movement to save our historical green spaces. Use our precious Adam Smith Square, exercise, sit, walk, talk, and meet fellow members of our community and our concerned citizens.

The Woodbrook Residents Committee issued a Press Release yesterday demanding that the work be stopped.  Check here:
Press Release 19-08-22 Woodbrook Residents Association

At around 1:30 pm, the government issued this news release halting the work on Adam Smith Square.

“Minister Robinson-Regis Halts Revitalisation Works on Ariapita Avenue Amid Concerns by some Residents

As Minister of Housing and Urban Development with responsibility for the revitalisation of Port-of-Spain and development of our urban centres, I have, over time, held discussions with my colleagues the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, the Honourable Randall Mitchell and the Member of Parliament for Port of Spain South, The Honourable Keith Scotland regarding the plans for the revitalization of Port-of -Spain, specifically the upgrade of Ariapita Avenue and some areas of Woodbrook.

Despite having already held five Consultations with Stakeholders on the Ariapita Avenue and Woodbrook Revitalisation works, I have taken note of the recent concerns of a group of Woodbrook Residents on the work proposed for the Police Post and the bathroom facilities. It is clear that we need to have further consultations as there still seems to be some misunderstandings, particularly in relation to the proposed works for Adam Smith Square.

In conjunction with the Minister, the MP and UDECOTT we will arrange to have another meeting at the earliest convenience with these residents to try and alleviate their concerns. I have therefore asked for these works to be halted pending this meeting.

In the meantime, however, upgrade works to the side-walks, lighting and general street scape will continue.”

The peaceful protest will continue, and we want you to continue signing this petition for the following reasons.

“Proper stakeholder consultation is lacking in the State's plans. This is unacceptable and the Woodbrook residents must be heard.”

“Too many outsiders seem to think of coconut trees, beaches and carnival when they think of Trinidad. Yet we are so much more than that. If we don’t preserve our historical sites then we risk even our population forgetting our rich heritage and history.”

“The battle for preservation in this country will only be won by those who understand and care. We must not give up."