Culture · 1 min read · Published 30 Oct 2026 ·
Culture Minister Promises Earlier Grant Payments
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin has apologised for delays in CARE grant distribution and promised earlier funding for religious and cultural organisations, TTT News reports. She linked delays to budget allocations, registration and banking issues, while urging groups to update their registration.
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The Full Story
Religious and cultural organisations received CARE programme cheques at a distribution ceremony at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts on Friday 30 October, according to TTT News. The report says more than 50 cheques were distributed.
Sources: TTT News, 30 Oct, 7:05 p.m. Trinidad time ↗
Culture and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin apologised that some funding arrived late relative to the observances it supported. She said delays involved budget allocations, organisations without current Legal Affairs registration, older ministry registrations and banking difficulties.
Benjamin urged religious and community groups to register with the Ministry and pledged more timely disbursement. She also expressed interest in supporting community family days and homework centres. The report does not set out a new application deadline, individual grant entitlement or a verified future payment schedule.
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