Trinidad and Tobago’s main opposition People’s National Movement is calling for a criminal investigation into the award of more than $3.4 billion in Housing Development Corporation contracts.
Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister Stuart Young says several companies that received the massive contracts have no prior experience in building public housing. He has questioned whether Housing Minister David Lee and Cabinet were properly involved or whether decisions were made solely by HDC Chairman Fio Khan.
Young highlighted specific awards, including $1 billion to Mutil Ramjit and Sons Contracting and $446 million to California Stucko Company, among others. He says the opposition will challenge the Office of the Procurement Regulator and is examining the legality of the entire process.
The controversy has sparked fresh debate about transparency and accountability in the awarding of large public contracts in Trinidad and Tobago.
While the government has not yet responded in detail, the opposition insists a full criminal probe is necessary to protect public funds and restore confidence in the procurement system.
The matter is being closely watched across the Caribbean, as many countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis, continue to invest heavily in housing and infrastructure projects.