WHAT THE PNM DID IN THE LAST 10 YEARS

Over the past decade, the People's National Movement (PNM) has played a significant role in shaping Trinidad and Tobago's political, economic, and social landscape.

From navigating global challenges to implementing domestic reforms, the PNM's policies and initiatives have left a lasting impact. This overview explores the key achievements, controversies, and milestones of the PNM’s governance from 2015 to 2025, highlighting their efforts to address national priorities while steering the country through turbulent times.

• Personal allowance increased to 90K. This means that if you're earning less than $7500, you don't pay income tax..
• VAT was decreased to 12.5% on all purchase..
• Grants to homeowner whose salary is under $6000 to repair their homes..
• 1st time homeowners pay NO STAMP DUTY for homes purchased for $2M and under as opposed to $850K under the PP.
• $20K Grant for entrepreneurs
• $500M allocated to FCB to provide low interest loans to small and medium business. Loans 100% guaranteed by government.
• Housing and Village Improvement Program(HVIP) - You provide the land and the Govt will build low cost homes, through small contractors..

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

• New Ministry of Health Building.
• The San Fernando Waterfront project.



• NAPA repaired for 20 Million as opposed to the UNC Proposal of 100million.
• President House - 89 million as opposed to the UNC 169m proposal.
• Community Swimming Pools
• Magnificent Seven buildings refurbished.
• Brian Lara Stadium.
• Renovation to Red House.
• Arima Hospital at a cost of $200M LESS than budgeted by the PP
• 600 homes built for low income families at a cost of $175K
• Diego Martin Health Centre
• Diego Martin Sports Complex.
• Diego Martin Library.
• Rio Claro Library.
• Mayaro Library(to be completed)
• Carenage Police Station
• 18 new Community Centres
• Reduced government’s annual rent bill by over $130M with the commissioning of government campus..
• Built over 6000 houses..
• Completed all housing projects that the PP abandoned in 2010.
• Built 3 new licensing offices.
• Carenage fishing Depot & Carenage fish fry
• Maracas beach / Macqueripe beach upgrade.
• ⁠Invaders Bay continued development - to include a variety of commercial and recreational facilities, plus a boardwalk to connect to the Port of Spain city centre.
• Diego Martin Administrative Complex.
• Local app TT - launched by the ministry of Local Government to facilitate timely reporting and resolution of problems..

TRANSPORTATION & ROAD NETWORK

• 4 boats between Tobago and Trinidad & 1 cargo shi
• Tobago New Airport
• Diego Martin Interchange
• The Curepe interchange was completed at a cost of $221M but UNC plan was to build it for $440M..
• 1st phase of highway to Toco completed..
• Regional ferry service alliance with Guyana and Barbados YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING.
• Homestead programme
• 1000 entrepreneurs by 2025
• Training programme for youth in the manufacturing sector
• Transition homes for Girls ages 18 - 24.
• Youth agricultural training with land grant for start.
• Restoration work on Girls Apprenticeship Center and on Presto Presto youth camp (boys).
• 50 new courses for the youths e.g. heavy duty equipment, Fork lift, crane operators etc. While in training, one gets $500 weekly

CRIME and CRIMINALITY

• 66 new court rooms at the waterfront judicial complex.
• Abolition of preliminary inquiries
• 34 new judges
• Established virtual courts and eliminated million dollar prisoner transport..
• 24 new booster stations.
• 61% of the population accessing 24/7 water supply..
• People of Freeport/Granville/Lopinot/Quinam/Morne Diablo have improve water supple as of 2024.
• Built Malabar waste water treatment plant.
• 125 new wells dug
• CWIP - Community water improvement programme ENERGY
• Renegotiated ownership stake in Atlantic LNG - Under the OLD structure, Shell and BP respectively own 54% and 40% of trains 2, 3 and 4, while NGC has 11.1% of train 4, but NO stake in Trains 2 and 3. NOW - The agreement simplifies the project's structure into ownership across all FOUR trains, which effectively reduces Shell's stake to 45%, and raises BP's stake to 45% while NGC gets a 10% share..
• Cross border alliance with Venezuela to develop the Dragon gas field.
• NGC multi billion dollar profits.
• Manatee Project Started
• Phoenix Park industrial Estate facilitating local and foreign direct investments.
• Mento Platform completed
• Ocelot/TOPR/Cassia Extension Projects completed - employment opportunities created.

CULTURE/TOURISM.

• Headquarters for Pan Trinbago in the city of PoS.
• Pan as the official national instrument..
• La Vigie lookout in Paramin
• Restoration work on the Lopinot Historical site.

Health

• Pt Fortin Hospital
• Tobago Hospital.
• Sangre Grande Hospital.
• POS New Wing Hospital.
• State of the art Linear Accelerator Cancer Treatment Machine

EDUCATION

• Teachers salaries raised and backpay paid in 2024
• Over 30 new schools and school blocks built
• Over 80,000 laptops distributed to students and teachers
• 20,000 Book Grants
• 600 scholarship and bursary opportunities available annually vs 400
• SEA Results online
• Primary School Music Program increased by 100%
• Remedial Education Program in 106 Schools
• Restorative Practices introduced in schools
• Student Support Services staff increased by over 250 persons
• 34 new judges