The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) recently completed an investigation into the planned “Caroni Krab Dash – Flat Bottom & Small Boat Race” event, originally scheduled for 25 October 2025. The inquiry was prompted by numerous concerns raised by members of the public regarding the potential environmental impact of the event on the biodiversity living within Caroni Swamp.
In response to these concerns, the EMA engaged with event organisers, D Krab House Barge, to review the potential risks associated with the race. Officers from the EMA’s Environmental Police Unit, in coordination with game wardens and Praedial Larceny officers from the Forestry Division, conducted a detailed assessment of the proposed racecourse, which stretched from the Maritime Drain to the El Socorro Ext. Rd #1 Drain.