Halliburton Trinidad Ltd is working with the authorities and doing "everything possible" to make sure it does the right thing for the villagers at Buenos Ayres Village, Erin.
By Phoolo Danny-MaharajThat is the response from the company to several questions on the discharging of explosives near the villagers homes.
Last week the company began setting off old and obsolete charges at a private quarry in the village. It has led to residents complaining of temporary deafness and damage to their homes, including broken window panes, and to chandeliers and other household items. They are demanding compensation from the company and say they are seeking legal advice.
The Environmental Management Authority has said it had no prior knowledge of the company's plan.
Yesterday company spokesman Gerard Pichery said in a statement: "Halliburton has a good reputation in Trinidad as a community partner and a safe employer."
Company officials are expected to visit the area today.
EMA communication specialist Kirk Jean Baptiste said that the company had cleaned up the site where the explosions took place at the weekend. The EMA visited the village yesterday, conducted tests and interviewed residents.
