Chamber approves licensing office relocation

In a media release yesterday, Sookhai noted that the relocation was a “positive indication of Government’s commitment to follow through on important policies and programmes” which had initially been started under the previous Administration.

“I want to express my sincerest congratulations to the Trinidad and Tobago Government for approving this initiative and further congratulations are in order to the Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan for ensuring that this project will be fully executed during the month of February,” he stated, adding, “This move also shows a high level of political maturity and commitment to local economic development.

It may also help with the unbearable traffic situation heading into Port of Spain on mornings, as many motorists would be channelled to the new the location at Caroni, where the roads were widened to cater for greater traffic flow.” He added: “One of the ways to support diversification is through local economic development. I feel a strong sense of optimism about the government’s willingness to continue important projects that will benefit the geographic region of central and southern Trinidad. I endorse the continuation of the construction of the Point Fortin Highway. This highway will definitely open up new physical and economic space not only within the South-Western peninsula, but for Trinidad and Tobago as a whole.” “Consequently, I also call on government to hasten the process to seek the opening of the Children’s Hospital in Couva,” he stated, adding, “I agree with the Government’s plan to allow for a Public/Private Partnership Model to facilitate the operationalisation of this very important health facility. Having more available health care to citizens will position Trinidad and Tobago as a nation that places human development as a high priority despite the current economic challenges.”