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Social and Cultural Development

The PNM Administration in Tobago has significantly upgraded and expanded social and cultural infrastructure on the island through :

• The development of housing estates in Roxborough , Hope , Plymouth and Castara and Belle Garden

• The acquisition of lands for housing at Shirvan , Friendship and Courland

• Establishment of the Buccoo Integrated Facility

• The construction and upgrade of pan theatres for the Carib Dixieland , Katzenjammers and East Side steelband orchestras

• The construction of Y Zones at Plymouth , Mason Hall and Calder Hall

In addition , the Assembly has undertaken several initiatives aimed at empowering both individuals and social and community groups :

• Financial support to Tobagonians under the Home Improvement Grant Programme , the Home Improvement Subsidy and the Home Completion Programme

• Social safety net support for vulnerable groups through :

o The Programme for the Realisation of Economic Achievement

o The Golden Apple Adolescent Partnership Programme

o The Child and Family Development Programme

o The Programme for Adolescent Mothers o The Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programme

o The various programmes of the Economic and Technological Empowerment Centre and the Tobago Rehabilitation and Empowerment Centre .