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Massive oil spill hits beaches of popular Caribbean tourist destination

Source: via REUTERS

Trinidad and Tobago is under a “national emergency” after a massive oil spill coated numerous beaches along the Caribbean nation’s southwest coast, raising concerns about the impact on the environment and tourism.

Keith Rowley, the prime minister of twin-island nation, said on Monday the cleanup efforts were being carried out and the situation remains out

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