Housing Restart Amid HDC Scrutiny | Trinidad and Tobago News

Housing Minister David Lee unveils a major reset for the Housing Development Corporation, launching a new procurement process overseen by the Office of Procurement Regulation to deliver thousands of homes — after scrapping a $3.4 billion program plagued by delays and disputes. While acknowledging internal HDC challenges including corruption allegations and questionable maintenance contracts, Lee confirms active reviews underway and reaffirms commitment to fulfilling the government’s housing promise. He also highlights ongoing efforts to complete critical education infrastructure, including the Preysal and Palmiste primary schools, while clarifying Minister Philip Alexander’s role as his line minister focused on tackling inherited issues. All this comes as Lee personally distributes schoolbags — underscoring his dual focus on housing and education priorities. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8eef89bc58c2d385