The Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) is under intense scrutiny following allegations of irregularities in its $18 million ambulance procurement. Minority Leader of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Kelvon Morris, and Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) leader Dr. Denise Tsoiafatt Angus have both called for urgent investigations into the matter. The controversy centers around 12 ambulances purchased in 2023 from Biomedical Technologies Ltd (BMT), which are reportedly non-functional despite each costing approximately $1.5 million. Morris has accused officials of ignoring cheaper, reliable options in favor of a supplier with no prior experience in ambulance provision, suggesting potential corruption. The Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) has launched an investigation, appointing three officers to examine the procurement process. Morris has also demanded the resignation of TRHA board members and THA Secretary of Health, Wellness, and Social Protection, Dr. Faith Brebnor, citing a failure to protect public funds. The situation has left Tobago with an unreliable emergency response system, forcing the island to lease ambulances from Trinidad at an additional cost of $7 million. Tsoiafatt Angus described the ambulances as ‘refurbished panel vans’ that required extensive modifications, yet remained unfit for purpose. The scandal has drawn widespread criticism, with both Morris and Angus emphasizing the dire impact on Tobago’s residents, who face prolonged waits for emergency services.