Hans Des Vignes Says Govt Underbudgeted Hundreds of Millions | Parliament 2026

Hans Des Vignes delivers his contribution in Parliament on the Motion to Adopt the Report of the Standing Finance Committee during the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 13th Republican Parliament on Monday June 15th, 2026. In this address, Des Vignes argues that the Government’s own figures expose a serious mismatch between what is said on the political platform and what appears in the national accounts. He raises concerns about underbudgeted loans, unclear answers from Ministers, hundreds of millions in obligations, Tobago’s economy, the impact of the State of Emergency on tourism, water problems, and questions surrounding spending priorities such as the Scarborough Secondary School refurbishment. Des Vignes says the Standing Finance Committee revealed more than just numbers — it exposed whether the Government’s promises are matching the reality faced by citizens. Watch the full contribution and share your thoughts in the comments. Do you agree with Hans Des Vignes’ concerns about Government budgeting? Should Ministers give clearer answers on loans and spending? And is Tobago being properly served by the current national priorities? Like, comment, share and subscribe for more Trinidad and Tobago political coverage. #HansDesVignes #TrinidadAndTobago #Parliament #StandingFinanceCommittee #Budget #Tobago #SOE #Tourism #TriniPolitics #PNM