One Year of Transformation
The UNC Government's First Year Achievements: Building a Better Trinidad and Tobago
A Year of Progress
Since taking office on April 28, 2025, the UNC government under Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has delivered tangible results across every sector of society.
From reducing crime by 42%, to launching 129 infrastructure projects, to expanding healthcare and social protection—this government has demonstrated its commitment to transforming Trinidad and Tobago.
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Transforming the nation across all sectors
Public Safety
42% reduction in murders, 67 new police vehicles, 800 officers absorbed, 500 prison officers recruited.
Infrastructure
129 revitalisation projects across 13 development nodes, 114 flood mitigation projects, 1,800+ workers employed.
Healthcare
Couva Children's Hospital operationalized with 8 specialist clinics, 400+ same-day surgeries completed.
Employment
National Recruitment Drive offering 20,000+ jobs, 10% public sector wage increase, 50,000 job creation target.
Social Welfare
$4.5B in senior grants, $267M public assistance, $60.7M food support for 12,600+ families, NIB backlog cut 97%.
Energy Sector
Oil production increased to 55,148 bpd, Energy Accelerator Hub launched, major offshore projects advanced.
Across All Sectors
Education
- ✓ Revised National School Code of Conduct launched
- ✓ Competency-Based Curriculum implementation
- ✓ 105 national scholarships awarded
- ✓ Agricultural science reintegration planned
Agriculture
- ✓ NATI programme launched with 1,000+ farmers
- ✓ Climate-smart training provided
- ✓ Food security and import substitution focus
- ✓ Market-ready skills development
Housing
- ✓ Caura townhouses 95% complete (100+ units)
- ✓ Courtland Infrastructure Project advanced
- ✓ Habitat for Humanity partnerships
- ✓ El Dorado HDC homes land acquisition
International
- ✓ TT$94.19M China grant secured
- ✓ UN Security Council candidacy advanced
- ✓ Air Transport Agreements with Rwanda & Ghana
- ✓ Strategic partnerships with US, UK, Canada, India
Essential Services
Water Management
- • All water leaks fixed (Dec 2025+)
- • $30M+ WASA savings
- • 3 desalination plants planned
- • Long-term water security
Justice System
- • 2 Mobile Legal Aid Clinics
- • Parole system legislation
- • Expanded community access
- • Criminal justice reform
Culture & Sports
- • NCC audit and reform
- • Youth Cricket League (free)
- • Citizenship Amendment Bill
- • Accountability restored
A Government Delivering Results
The UNC government has demonstrated its commitment to transforming Trinidad and Tobago through decisive action, strategic investment, and citizen-centered governance.
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Building a Better Trinidad and Tobago • April 2025 – April 2026