Trinidad and Tobago PM announces investigations into highway spending and road program…

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sun 00:00

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What happened

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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar disclosed that criminal charges are likely to be brought against individuals following an investigation into the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE). PURE is being shut down after operating for over two decades. Separately, an investigation is underway regarding over $750 million spent on three miles of the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway Extension project.

From trinidadexpress.com

Why it matters

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The disclosures relate to the expenditure of public funds on major infrastructure projects and the termination of a long-running road improvement program. Officials at the Ministry of Works and Transport and Nidco are required to answer questions regarding the highway project.

From trinidadexpress.com

Who's involved

Kamla Persad-BissessarPrime Minister who disclosed the investigations into road spending and PURE.
Ministry of Works and TransportMinistry of Works and Transport officials who must answer questions about the highway project.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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The cabinet might face increased scrutiny regarding future public infrastructure contracts and government oversight.

Coverage

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