16 January

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Impasse over Tobago mas gets more heated

in Newspaper Articles, Tobago Business Chamber

The debate over Carnival in Tobago is becoming more heated with a cultural activist on the island insisting that mas band leaders should not get more funds. Terrance Sandiford, former Tobago region chair of the National Carnival Bands Association (NCBA), said the money being demanded by the Tobago Band Leaders’ Association should instead be invested in Carnival in October. He said there has been wastage over the years which must end if the industry on the island is the reach its full potential. There is currently an impasse between the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) and the Tobago Band Leaders Association, whose...

13 January

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Attorney Martin George – Legal and Ethical Aspects of Selecting a President for Trinidad and Tobago

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12 January

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Chairman of the Tobago Business Chamber discuss Carnival and Safe Zones.

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10 January

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Martin George – Constitution selecting a President

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09 January

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Precedent for President?
Candidates with legal background got edge over years

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Five of the six Presidents of Trinidad and Tobago have a background in the legal sphere and with Senate President Christine Kangaloo nominated to replace the incumbent, there will once again be an officeholder with experience in the field. However, the Constitution does not place such a criteria for someone to ascend to the office. According to chapter 3, section 23 (1) of the Constitution, “A person is qualified to be nominated for election as President if, and is not so qualified unless, he is a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago of the age of thirty-five years or upwards who at the...

09 January

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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...

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