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- 4Overemphasized Focus on Tourism and Adjacent Service Sectors causing National Brain Drain and Intellectual DisenfranchisementIt’s hard not to feel invisible in a country where my skills as an engineer seem irrelevant. Trinidad and Tobago’s focus on tourism and service industries leaves no room for growth or innovation in fi... Read more...
- 3Outdated Education SystemI'm a parent concerned about the quality of education and extracurricular facilities available for my children. Many public schools still face issues like outdated learning materials and insufficient ... Read more...
- 3Deteriorated Road Infrastructure
Over the past few years, I've observed a marked deterioration in our local road infrastructure. Our roadways, particularly sections of the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway, have become increasingly riddled... Read more... - 2Bureaucracy in setting up Limited Liability Companies causing a strain on Job Creation and Economic DevelopmentBusiness registration in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago is mired in excessive procedures. This not only creates needless difficulties for people wanting to start businesses, but it al... Read more...
- 2Pension Woes
As someone nearing retirement in Couva, I'm concerned about the long-term viability of our social support systems. Escalating living costs and underfunded pension schemes have left many pre-retirees f... Read more... - 2Arima & Healthcare
Living in Arima and raising a family has opened my eyes to the widening gap in local healthcare access. Over the years, I've seen a gradual decline in the quality of services available in our suburban... Read more... - 2Venture Capital Culture LackingWhile the government has taken steps to support digital transformation, there is still a major gap when it comes to private sector investment in local tech startups. Large corporations and financi... Read more...
- 2Crime is out of control!Well I am 32 years old, from Diego Martin West, raising my little girl alone. Crime’s spiraling here, shootings, robberies and gang nonsense spilling over from Laventille and Carenage, keeping me up a... Read more...
- 1Opaque Legal System and Bureaucracy
The legal system is an insurmountable wall for those without resources, offering no clear path to justice. Self-representation in civil or criminal matters isn’t empowerment—it’s a trap. It’s a system... Read more...
