DIEGO MARTIN LGE PART 1

Diego Martin has now attained Borough status, joining the likes of Arima, Point Fortin, Chaguanas and Siparia.

But with great power comes great responsibility.

In spite of the brand new spanking buildings and ongoing development in the area, the people of this expansive borough from Carenage to Diego Martin to Maraval say they are faced with harrowing issues.

Mark Bassant explains in our special Local Government feature, 'From Privy Council to the Polls'.