Melanie Roberts-Radgman Warns $3B Spending Ignores Economic Reality | Senate 2026

Melanie Roberts-Radgman delivers her contribution in the Senate during the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 13th Republican Parliament on Monday June 17th, 2026. In this address, Roberts-Radgman raises concerns about the Government’s request for $3B in additional spending, questioning whether the country’s economic reality matches the promises being made. She points to issues including investor confidence, job losses, foreign exchange pressure, Tobago’s ferry challenges, sustainability of Government spending, and whether ordinary citizens are truly feeling the benefit of the so-called economic windfall. Roberts-Radgman argues that while Government speaks about progress, many citizens and businesses are still facing serious pressure — and the numbers deserve closer scrutiny. Watch the full contribution and share your thoughts in the comments. Do you agree with Melanie Roberts-Radgman’s warning on Government spending? Is the $3B supplementation justified? And are citizens really seeing the benefits of the country’s economic position? Like, comment, share and subscribe for more Trinidad and Tobago political coverage. #MelanieRobertsRadgman #TrinidadAndTobago #Senate #Parliament #Budget #Economy #Forex #Tobago #TriniPolitics #PNM