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Lack of THA representation

The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is seeking representation on “some extremely important agencies whose activities critically affect the economic, social, cultural and basic livelihood of nationals resident in Tobago, on which there has never been a Tobagonian voice”. As a result Chief Secretary Orville London has written Prime Minister

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Feed subsidy distribution

The Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment is taking steps to clamp down on the “free for all” taking place in the distribution of feed subsidies to livestock farmers on the island. As a result the Division will be introducing a more structured distribution system for the

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THA and foreign investment

Chief Secretary Orville London has cleared the air on the position of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) on the controversial Foreign Investment Act (FIA). He said there was a false perception that people would have had about the position the THA had on the Act which was “falsely misrepresented

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NIB seeks THA input

The National Insurance Board (NIB) has requested an input from the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) on the proposed reconstruction of a building in downtown Scarborough, to replace its 30-year-old mall. Representatives of the NIB met Chief Secretary Orville London and a team from the Assembly last week to discuss

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Chief Secretary writes Prime Minister on self governance

Chief Secretary Orville London is proposing the establishment of a Reconciliation Commission to draft legislation for internal self governance for Tobago. He said the commission should comprise equal representation of the Cabinet and Executive Council with the chairperson being such other person as agreed by both parties, as guided by

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Spend arrears wisely

Chief Secretary Orville London is appealing to the 9,000 Tobagonians who received or are about to receive their arrears of wages and salaries to use the money wisely because it was not likely to happen for a very long time to come. He said the process for the payment of

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