Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Declares Oil Spill a 'National Emergency'

Unidentified vessel's spill near Tobago challenges containment efforts, threatens tourism and wildlife.

A large oil spill near Trinidad and Tobago has been declared a 'national emergency' by the prime minister.
The source of the spill is an unidentified vessel that overturned near Tobago, with its origins and contents still unclear.
Efforts to contain the spill have been unsuccessful, with oil affecting beaches and posing risks to tourism and wildlife.
Several countries have offered assistance, but the cleanup cannot begin in earnest until the situation is under control.
The spill occurred during Carnival season, potentially impacting one of the country's major tourist events.