As economic pressures mount, Trinidad and Tobago must look realistically at new revenue options. Expanding legal gambling, including allowing activity on Sundays, would move an existing practice out of the shadows and into a regulated space. Done properly, it respects personal choice, reduces illegal activity, and creates voluntary revenue that can support public services without forcing anyone to participate or compromise their beliefs.
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New Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs Signals Reform and Efficiency
The creation of the Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs, which brings together state land, mapping, surveying, and leasing functions, promises a more efficient and transparent system for Trinidad and Tobago. Under Minister Saddam Hosein, long-standing delays in land distribution, such as the issuance of Caroni leases, are being addressed, benefiting both citizens and legal professionals. With coordinated departments, better recordkeeping, and potential digital modernization, the reform aims to streamline approvals, reduce backlogs, and restore public confidence in land administration.
