Mixed reactions from Tobago stakeholders
The rejection of the Tobago autonomy bills in Parliament has left the island’s politicians and stakeholders pointing fingers, with some saying the bills’ return to the House was nothing but a show. While some argued yesterday that political games and division caused their failure, others believe the bills wouldn’t have brought any real change. Tobago House of Assembly Minority Leader Kelvon Morris called the outcome a “deeply disappointing moment for Tobago,” placing blame squarely on the Opposition United National Congress (UNC) for prioritising “political self-interest” over the island’s push for greater self-governance. He also bashed Chief Secretary Farley Augustine for what he described...
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