US$24.45 Million for TT citizens affected by COVID-19
Acting Minister of Planning and Development, Senator the Honourable Allyson West, announces the Support for Vulnerable Populations Affected by Coronavirus in Trinidad and Tobago (SUVPAC) Programme. This agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was signed on Tuesday 23
rd February, 2021 and was discussed during a bilateral meeting with the IDB’s President, Mr Mauricio Claver-Carone on Friday 26
th February, 2021. “This agreement will support minimum income for those affected by the coronavirus in the immediate period and during the recovery. The agreement does not see Trinidad and Tobago taking on additional debt but instead redirects existing uncommitted loan resources to new and urgent high priority public investment areas that require financing during this critical period” stated Minister West.
Minister Robinson-Regis on Extended Sick Leave
14 January, 2021: Minister of Planning and Development the Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis has had surgery and is now on extended sick leave while she recuperates.
Senator the Honourable Allyson West will act as Minister of Planning and Development from today (Thursday 14 January 2021) and continuing until Minister Robinson-Regis’ return to work.
Senator West will act in this capacity in addition to the discharge of her normal duties.