NPUPS Winds Down But Local Govt Grows | Trinidad and Tobago News

The National Programme for the Upkeep of Public Spaces is winding down on September 13th after empowering 1,684 workers nationwide to maintain parks, roads, and schools — complete with disaster training. Launched in April following a 2025 pilot and Carnival expansion, the program aims to return public space upkeep to municipal corporations, cutting out contractors to funnel more funds directly to workers. Minister Khadijah Ameen hopes NPUPS will return and grow in 2027, especially in rural areas — but until then, local governments will keep their legal duties, despite ongoing citizen concerns. The government’s bigger goal? Building stronger, self-sufficient municipal institutions to handle public spaces long-term. 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/4134f3bd5e28590a