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One Year of Transformation

The UNC Government's First Year Achievements: Building a Better Trinidad and Tobago

April 28, 2025 – April 2026

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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42%
Murder Rate Reduction
129
Infrastructure Projects
50K
Jobs Created Target
$4.5B
Social Welfare Investment

Major Achievements

Transforming the nation across all sectors

Public Safety

42% reduction in murders, 67 new police vehicles, 800 officers absorbed, 500 prison officers recruited.

369 murders in 2025 vs 625 in 2024

Infrastructure

129 revitalisation projects across 13 development nodes, 114 flood mitigation projects, 1,800+ workers employed.

Transforming the nation's landscape

Healthcare

Couva Children's Hospital operationalized with 8 specialist clinics, 400+ same-day surgeries completed.

Expanding access to quality care

Employment

National Recruitment Drive offering 20,000+ jobs, 10% public sector wage increase, 50,000 job creation target.

Building economic opportunity

Social Welfare

$4.5B in senior grants, $267M public assistance, $60.7M food support for 12,600+ families, NIB backlog cut 97%.

Protecting our most vulnerable

Energy Sector

Oil production increased to 55,148 bpd, Energy Accelerator Hub launched, major offshore projects advanced.

Restoring energy prosperity

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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United National Congress Government

Building a Better Trinidad and Tobago • April 2025 – April 2026