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Tobago Business Chamber urges PM: Appoint a minister of Tobago affairs

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THE Tobago Business Chamber is calling on the government to consider appointing a minister of Tobago affairs, who would be the main liaison and conduit between the central government and the Tobago House of Assembly (THA). Chamber chairman Martin George made the call in a WhatsApp video on May 29, a day after the Office of the Prime Minister reported that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Chief Secretary Farley Augustine had held discussions about autonomy for Tobago and other issues confronting the island. George applauded the discussions between the two leaders, saying the talks were in keeping with the dictates of Sections 31 and...

29 May

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IDA, Tobago Chamber urge caution in implementing stand-your-ground law

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Caution is being urged as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar plans to establish a special committee to evaluate and make proposals for a suite of measures to enable citizens to defend themselves and their property when faced with a threat by criminals. At a post-cabinet news conference on May 8, Persad-Bissessar said the special committee will make recommendations for an appropriate “stand-your-ground” law. A special committee, she said, will also be established to consider approaches and legislative sanctions to combat home invasions. Speaking with Newsday, political leader of the Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) Dr Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus said authorities should be careful when looking...

20 May

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Rise and Shine Interview with Attorney at Law Martin George on Tobago Matters

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16 May

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Martin George discusses matters on Erla Harewood-Christopher

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15 May

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Martin George: Erla may never recover from embarrassment

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ALTHOUGH she has been cleared of wrongdoing in relation to allegations of misconduct in public office, attorney Martin George says Commissioner of Police (CoP) Erla Harewood-Christopher may never recover from the embarrassment caused by her arrest and suspension from duties. Harewood-Christopher was suspended by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in early February, pending the outcome of an investigation into her alleged role in the importation of sniper rifles for use by the Strategic Services Agency. She resumed duties on May 12, a couple days before her term ends on May 14. To continue in the position, she has to be granted an extension, which...

10 May

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Martin George speaks in an interview on the Morning Edition

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06 May

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‘Tobago wants autonomy, end to land licence’

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Tobago plays an instrumental role in this country’s economic development, with tourism being a key factor. With the ushering in of the Kamla Persad-Bissessar led administration, stakeholders are eager to chart a way forward for the sector. Tobago Business Chamber chairman, attorney Martin George is calling upon the new government to initiate the “immediate and unconditional repeal” of the Foreign Investment Act which the chamber has been championing for many years. “That act is what has stifled and crippled all direct foreign investment into Tobago and as a result, persons have taken their investments elsewhere. All the other Caribbean islands have benefitted from...

01 May

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Election Review 2025

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09 April

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PM: Tobago, stakeholders open arms to Sandals

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