Attorney George: Nothing legally wrong in Government’s choice for President

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Tobago Business Chamber chairman and attorney Martin George says there is nothing legally wrong in the Government nominating Christine Kangaloo – President of the Senate – for President of the country. The Prime Minister announced Kangaloo as the government's choice at a press conference on Friday. The selection has been criticised by the Opposition and other political rivals as Kangaloo has had a long history as part of the ruling People's National Movement (PNM), including as a Cabinet minister. However, George said her selection was not illegal. “In fact, such a view is fortified and enshrined within our very own Constitution when one looks...

07 January

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MARTIN GEORGE gives a Legal perspective on the nomination of Christine Kangaloo for President

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05 January

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Martin George – Premier League and LaLiga

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05 January

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CHAIRMAN OF THE TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER MARTIN GEORGE – ON THE INCREASED DOMESTIC TRAVEL PRICE

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MORNING EDITION:04 JANUARY 2023 https://youtu.be/Gc-n-DYsL-s We are joined by Head of Tobago Business Chamber Martin George to get his outlook for new year. The new fares for domestic travel announced in the October 2022 budget went into effect on Sunday for both the air bridge and sea bridge. Complaints were raised by some travellers questioning the timing of the increase. Mr. George joins us via zoom now. ...

03 January

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Chamber: THA ‘rumblings’ not helping economy

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Political instability is being linked to the poor sales by the Tobago business community over the Christmas period. Business owners have described the holiday season as grim and worrying for the island. Many retail enterprises waited in vain hoping to capitalise on the last-minute rush of shoppers. In an interview with Newsday, Tobago Business Chamber chairman Martin George said the low sales was not surprising. He said, “Apart from the challenges and difficulties nationally, based on the recovery efforts from the global pandemic and of course the rising costs – all goods and materials, the war between Ukraine and Russia which has pushed...

31 December

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The Tobago Business Chamber condemns any increase of electricity in Trinidad and Tobago at this time

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31 December

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Public condemns T&TEC rate hike

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Citizens and the business community are rejecting and condemning the hike in Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) rates proposed by the Regulated Industries Commission (RIC). The RIC announced the proposed rate hikes on Tuesday, with 15 to 64 per cent increases for residential customers. Guardian Media took to the streets of Port-of-Spain to get the reactions of the people yesterday. Helen Fraser, 74, had not heard of the news but was both surprised and frustrated. “What is there for the poor people now in this hard a** time? I start to get vulgar yes. What it have for we?” Fraser said. “I find they...

22 December

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