29 January

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Heated debate on Chief Secretary, Executive remaining in office

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Heated debate continued yesterday on how the current Tobago House of Assembly (THA) impasse could be resolved. Panellists on Tobago’s indigenous television station, Channel 5, yesterday held strong opposing views on the decision of the current THA Executive to continue to function. Economist Dr Vanus James argued that based on his interpretation of the THA Act, Ancil Dennis should have stepped down from the position of Chief Secretary, saying his term ended when the house was dissolved in November 2020. Dr James said he believed the way forward would be Representative Democracy in the THA so that the people of Tobago could determine...

29 January

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Attorney: Law says THA head remains in place

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ATTORNEY Martin George said Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis need not give up his job or perks of office after last Monday’s tied THA election, despite calls from the PDP for him to step down.The election ended in a six-six draw between the incumbent PNM and challengers the PDP. The PNM previously held ten seats. He said the THA Act says that even when the assembly stands dissolved, the members of the THA’s executive council, namely the Chief Secretary and his/her deputy, plus others, stay in their posts. George queried calls made for Dennis to stop using the chief...

28 January

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The way to end THA deadlock is to go back to the polls—experts

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Both a constitutional lawyer and a political analyst agree that the only legal and workable solution to the current deadlock in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is returning to the polls. Constitutional law attorney, Martin George, says with both the People’s National Movement (PNM) and the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) getting six seats, it means there is no majority in the Assembly and as such, it will be difficult to elect a Presiding Officer or Chief Secretary if the members vote along party lines. Speaking on CNC3's The Morning Brew, Mr George said power-sharing may not be a practical solution and...

28 January

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George: THA composition must change to 13 constituencies

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Constitutional attorney Martin George says the only way to ensure a deadlock of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) does not happen again is for parliamentarians to change the THA Act to include a 13th constituency. The People’s National Movement (PNM) and the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) both won six seats in the THA election on Monday, leaving the Assembly deadlocked. Speaking on CNC3’s The Morning Brew to host Natalee Legore, George, who is also the head of the Tobago Business Chamber, said the only possible solution to the current impasse is to head back to the polls. He said the assemblymen can be...

27 January

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Martin George’s Legal Opinion – The Chief Secretary, Deputy Chief Secretary and other Secretaries

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Martin George's Legal Opinion -: The Chief Secretary, Deputy Chief Secretary and other Secretaries remain in Office until new ones are sworn in. This of course is limited to those who won their seats. Those who lost their seats are no longer Members of the Assembly and therefore can't retain their posts as Secretaries. https://youtu.be/v0dw2jokfc0 ...

25 January

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Conversation with The Leaders January 18th 2021

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THA 2021Moderator: Martin GeorgeCandidates: Dr Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus, Nickocy Phillips, Farley Augustine, Ricardo Phillip Click here to view video https://www.facebook.com/tobagochannel5/videos/229080632172232/?t=1691 Tobago Channel 5 ...

25 January

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Main focus for THA has to be accountability

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20 January

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CUSTOMER SERVICE QUALITY AND VALUE – MAGCO’S COMMITMENT

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20 January

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Medical board withdraws letter of complaint against Dr Sawh

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A medical doctor who was recorded making vile, racist and derogatory remarks last November, may walk away unscathed because proper process was not followed. Today, the medical board withdrew its letter of complaint issued to Dr Avinash Sawh. Instead, it issued a seven-page letter to his attorney, saying the five people who initially complained, have not followed through with the official process. Reporter Sharlene Rampersad tells us more. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IFXXfpTa8ZE ...

20 January

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Medical board not done with Dr Sawh yet

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The Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago has not officially completed its probe into Dr Avinash Sawh despite withdrawing its letter dated November 15, 2020, that outlined five complaints against him. Attorney-at-law Ravesh Persad, who represents the council, said the decision to withdraw the letter was taken to allow the body to determine whether any of the persons who raised complaints were willing to complete and sign the official complaint forms. The move by the council followed several objections from Dr Sawhs lawyer, Martin George, who noted that it was improper to dispatch the letter to his client without the council first...

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