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14/10/2025

TOBAGO GETS MORE THAN THE MINIMUM
The minimum share of the National Budget that should be allocated to Tobago, as prescribed by the Dispute Resolution Commission, is 4.03 per cent.
The allocation to Tobago for the Fiscal Year 2026 will be $3.724 billion, which equates to 6.3 per cent of the National Budget.

13/10/2025

LANDLORDS WILL PAY
In recent times, there has been an explosion of unregistered commercial and residential rental properties.
Many of these landlords have been avoiding paying their fair share of taxes.
This contributes to significant revenue loss and a lack of reliable data to support policy development.
The introduction of this Landlord Business Surcharge, based on actual rental income, will broaden the tax revenue base, promoting fairness, transparency and accountability.

13/10/2025

13/10/2025

'Promise made, promise kept, because, when UNC wins, public servants win!' - Tancoo

13/10/2025

'Upon assuming office, I must say that I was shocked to learn that our retirees in these groups are removed from the UNIMED Group Health Plan precisely when medical issues are more likely to arise.
The need for Health Insurance becomes more critical. ' - Tancoo

13/10/2025

'A new Highways Information System will enable real-time monitoring and planning, supported by upgraded operations of the Agua Santa Asphalt Plant.' - Tancoo

13/10/2025

THE AIRPORT WILL BE OPENED

13/10/2025

13/10/2025

THE 'CHILDREN'S' HOSPITAL

13/10/2025

A $35 million refurbishment programme and $40 million in facility upgrades will modernise wards and systems. $60 million will procure critical equipment including CT scanners, X-ray units, and surgical towers.
To cut surgical wait-times, $20 million is earmarked for cardiac care, $100 million for dialysis, and $10 million for orthopedic and eye surgeries.

13/10/2025

Through the Utilities Assistance Programme, $7.2 million in water and electricity bill relief reached more than 12,000 families, and $1.8 million was allocated for tanks and solar panels for rural households.