Gov’t to equip municipalities to facilitate transformation

President Irfaan Ali and the newly sworn in Deputy Mayors. Also in picture are Ministers of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall and Anand Persaud, and Gail Teixeira Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that the government will soon embark on consultations to bring modern legislation, regulations and buildings codes on stream to equip municipalities with the necessary tools to facilitate the country’s expected transformation.

He said that the challenges of tax collection, issues of outstanding audits, and councils making themselves viable will be addressed as they are all on his government agenda.

Ali, while pledging his government’s support towards the development of every municipality, noted that in order for them to achieve this, the government and councils must work hand in hand.