15 March

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Tobago Chamber to Gov’t: Give Tobago priority in covid19 vaccine rollout

The Tobago Chamber wants the island to be given priority in the Government’s covid19 vaccination rollout so that the international borders can be reopened. Chamber president Martin George said on Friday in a Whatsapp video, “If you do your vaccination for Tobago first and you create a bubble whereby you have the Tobago population fully inoculated, then you can open up your international borders immediately. “You can open up Tobago fully for business immediately and all Trinidadians can come to Tobago. They could lime, they could drink, they could party, they could have a great time.” But he said people visiting the island...

12 March

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Martin George – Fastest way to get T&T’s Economy kickstarted

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TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER says this is the fastest way to get T&T's Economy kickstarted and therefore calls on Government to inoculate Tobago first and open up business fully in Tobago and open up International border via Tobago and then manage the longer vaccination process for Trinidad, but in the interim Tobago would be fully open for business and fully open for Trinis to come vacation, lime, party and fete. https://youtu.be/AregUPeBxlQ ...

11 March

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Big Easter weekend for Tobago hoteliers

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Tobago is expecting a bumper Easter weekend with Trinidadians flocking to the island. Responding to Newsday via WhatsApp on Tuesday, Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (THTA) president Chris James said villas and self-catering properties are the top sellers for the long weekend. “Easter weekend has seen an increase in bookings and presently stands at 49 per cent across all property types with villas and self-catering doing best,” James said. Hinting at the limited availability of tickets on both the air- and seabridge, he said the association is advocating for more flights. “We will be speaking to the authorities to increase ticket availability for Easter....

07 March

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Duke: I don’t want Finance Secretary position

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People’s National Movement (PNM) Tobago Council leader Tracy Davidson-Celestine says several Tobagonians have raised concerns over the conditions of the Progressive Democratic Patriots’ (PDP) power-sharing proposal to manage the Tobago House of Assembly. In particular, they fear the prospect of Watson Duke becoming Finance Secretary. However, in an immediate response to the concern, Duke says he is not interested in the role in the power-sharing arrangement. Davidson-Celestine addressed the issue after a walkthrough at the site of the Bacolet Indoor Sporting Facility yesterday, where she confirmed that the PDP’s formal proposal was received and the PNM executive will meet for discussions on...

07 March

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Power-sharing in THA illegal, risky—George

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Attorney Martin George says Tobagonians are now ensnared in a local version of Game of Thrones, as the proposal to share control of the Tobago House of Assembly is illegal and will never work. Basing his opinion on the nature of local politics and history, George said he believes members of both parties will operate with a metaphoric “hidden sword” anxiously waiting for an opportunity to outperform or show up the other party. However, Progressive Democratic Party deputy leader Farley Augustine says they are willing to take the chance as it puts Tobago first. George applauded the efforts of the PDP to offer...

07 March

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PM: Follow the law to solve THA deadlock

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THE Prime Minister on Friday maintained that the law must be followed to find a solution to the six-six Tobago House of Assembly (THA) electoral impasse. Dr Rowley expressed this view when asked to comment on a claim by attorney Martin George that an interim PNM-PDP power-sharing arrangement would be illegal. The PDP made its proposal for a power-sharing arrangement during talks between Rowley, the PNM's assemblymen and its assemblymen at the Magdalena Grand Hotel in Tobago on Wednesday. He asked them to put their proposal in writing and said he would respond in a week. "Nothing can be achieved or operated outside...

05 March

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Tobago Chamber: Power-sharing in THA illegal

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The Tobago Business Chamber has said any form of power-sharing between the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) and People’s National Movement (PNM) in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) will be illegal, because the law simply does not allow for such an arrangement. On Wednesday, the the Prime Minister held a meeting with 12 elected THA assemblymen in an affort to end the six-six deadlock in the THA. At the meeting, the PDP proposed an interim power-sharing arrangement until a solution to the impasse is arrived at. The PDP offered to give the PNM the positions of chief secretary and presiding officer, while it...

04 March

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Stakeholders divided on THA Amendment Bill

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The latest developments towards resolving the 6-6 tie in the Tobago House of Assembly has brought mixed reactions from stakeholders. The THA Amendment Bill was passed in the Senate on Tuesday, allowing for the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) to increase the number of electoral districts in Tobago from 12 to 15. However, after meeting with Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday, the 12 Assemblymen agreed to sit and discuss the way ahead, including the possibility of a power-sharing arrangement. Political analyst Dr Winford James raised concerns about the amendment bill, noting the movement from 12 to 15 districts does not guarantee...

03 March

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TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER notes passage of the THA Amendment Act

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TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER notes passage of the THA Amendment Act and looks forward to a resolution of this 6-6 deadlock, one way or the other so we can get back to a state of normalcy. ...

03 March

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PM TO MEET WITH ASSEMBLYMEN

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PM TO MEET WITH ASSEMBLYMEN TODAY 3RD MAR 2021 TV6 https://youtu.be/pEGOTZiNjrU ...