Statement By Minister of The People, Social Development and Family Services Vandana Mohit
Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, Vandana Mohit, says the Government is moving to modernise Trinidad and Tobago’s social protection system to better reflect the realities facing vulnerable citizens in 2026 and beyond.
Speaking in the House of Representatives today, she announced major reforms to the Standard Means Test (SMT), including updated poverty indicators, revised household income calculations and the introduction of an internet connectivity deduction, recognising that » internet access is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. »
