TSTT Slams “Grossly Inaccurate” Report on Executive Retreat; Weighs Legal

## TSTT Slams “Grossly Inaccurate” Report on Executive Retreat; Weighs Legal Action

**PORT OF SPAIN** — Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has issued a formal rebuttal against a *Sunday Guardian* report, categorically refuting claims regarding the cost and nature of its recent executive retreat in Tobago.

The company labels the March 8th article as “grossly inaccurate and misleading,” specifically targeting the allegation that the three-day event (held January 16–18, 2026) cost over **$400,000**.

### Key Points of Dispute

* **Overstated Costs:** TSTT’s internal review indicates that the figures published by the *Sunday Guardian* are **overstated by approximately 60%**.
* **Verification Denied:** TSTT claims the reporter refused to share copies of the “alleged invoices” used for the story, denying the company a chance to verify their authenticity before publication.
* **Payment Status:** At the time of the media inquiry, TSTT clarified that no payments for the retreat had actually been made—a detail the company says was omitted from the final article.

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### Strategic Purpose vs. Recreational Portrayal

TSTT countered the narrative that the retreat was a “recreational” junket, outlining a rigorous agenda that included:

* **Strategic Planning:** Refining operational goals and leadership alignment.
* **THA Engagement:** Meetings with the Tobago House of Assembly.
* **Public Interaction:** Brand execution and public engagement activities.

### Cost-Cutting Measures

The company highlighted that the 2026 retreat was a departure from past traditions of hosting such events in **New York or London** with expensive external consultants. By choosing Tobago and utilizing internal executive facilitators, TSTT asserts it significantly reduced expenditure and saved foreign exchange.

> “TSTT remains committed to responsible financial management… The company also expects that reporting concerning its activities will be conducted in a fair, accurate and responsible manner.”

**Next Steps:** Due to the “serious inaccuracies” in the report, TSTT has referred the matter to its legal team to explore potential litigation.

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