The Honourable Khadija Ameen, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, met with the Honourable Dr.…
Category: Rural Development And Local Government
Municipal Corporations Amendment Bill Passed In Senate
The Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been passed in the Senate, with the Government maintaining…
Local Government Reforms Will Not Affect Election Preparations, Ameen Says
Reforms currently being made to Local Government will not hamper the country’s preparations for the next…
Special Operations Districts To Align With New Municipal Boundaries
An amendment to the recently proclaimed Special Operations Act will align four of its seven districts…
PM: Municipal Bill Will Address Long-Standing Inequalities, Funding Gaps
The Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been passed in the House of Representatives. The Bill…
Government Defends Municipal Corporations Amendment Bill
The Government defended the Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Wednesday, highlighting the Election…
Political Scientist Dr Maukesh Basdeo: Municipal Reform Will Modernise Local Government
Government has introduced the Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which proposes increasing the number of municipalities…
Prime Minister Announces Plans For New Boroughs, City Status For Chaguanas
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC says legislation is being prepared to create three new municipalities in…
PM: New Boroughs, City Status Part Of Local Government Reform Plan
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC says the creation of three new municipalities is necessary to bring…
MoRDLG Monitors Flooding In Cedros District And Provides Assistance To Affected Households
The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MoRDLG), through its Disaster Management Unit, is actively…