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ALL 14 municipal corporations participating in the Cabinet-approved Upkeep of Public Spaces pilot programme have given positive feedback, with several requesting additional workers and teams, according to Local Government Minister Khadijah Ameen.

Speaking with Newsday, via cellphone, on January 15, one day after meeting with stakeholders, Ameen said the pilot has demonstrated strong productivity across regions and has strengthened the case for expanding the initiative.

“Every regional corporation was pleased,” Ameen said. “Every one of them supported the programme or made requests for additional workers and additional teams. They were very happy with the productivity.”