🔥 Trending T&TEC Dismisses Two Managers Amidst Utility Sector Shake-up

Recent Dismissals and Appointments at T&TEC

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has recently undergone significant managerial changes, including the dismissal of at least two managers and the simultaneous appointment of two new ones. These events follow government scrutiny regarding a "non-disconnection list" at the utility company ¹²³.

Background to the Dismissals

The situation escalated after Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar publicly raised concerns in Parliament about a special "non-disconnection list" at T&TEC. This list reportedly contained the names of current opposition and former government members, implying preferential treatment in electricity bill payments ¹. This revelation triggered an ongoing shake-up within the utility sector, with the dismissals being a direct consequence of this scrutiny ¹². More terminations are reportedly expected ².

Managerial Changes

On Tuesday, July 1, 2026, at least two T&TEC managers were dismissed ². On the very same day, T&TEC announced the appointment of two new managers through an internal memo dated June 30, 2026 ³⁴.

The newly appointed managers are:

• Aniel Jairam: Appointed as Internal Audit Manager ³⁴.
• Bisnath Maharaj: Appointed as Head of Security ⁴.

These appointments occurred as part of what T&TEC described as executive appointments, coinciding with the dismissals ³.

Public and Employee Reaction

The events have sparked considerable discussion and concern. Some public commentary suggests that the situation at T&TEC has reached a "boiling point," with discussions around whether the dismissals constitute a "political purge or management cleanup" ⁹. There are also sentiments among some citizens that T&TEC should revert to being a private entity, citing concerns over delinquent payments from firms and the politicization of such issues ¹⁰.

T&TEC is the sole electricity transmission and distribution company in Trinidad and Tobago ⁶.