Bill Cuts Medical Officer Approval to Speed Construction | Trinidad and Tobago News

A new bill just passed to slash construction delays by removing the County Medical Officer of Health’s role in building permits — a move aimed at saving up to $800 million over ten years. Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh cited the US Embassy’s three-month stall on temporary worker housing as proof of systemic failure, saying ministerial fixes aren’t sustainable or fair for everyday homeowners. While the bill got unanimous Senate support and cleared the House, Senator Foster Cummings warned about shifting bottlenecks and budget gaps for local corporations. The goal? Faster approvals, smoother development, and a stronger reputation as an investment destination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/threemonth-wait-for-us-embassy-approval-unacceptable-6.2.2668527.0151867295 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0900143a23191031 Report issues to [email protected].