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šŸ‡¹šŸ‡¹ Straight Talk, No Chaser: The THA Track Record!ā€œBeneath the Surface: Year Fourā€ continues, and weā€™re diving deep into...
04/11/2025

šŸ‡¹šŸ‡¹ Straight Talk, No Chaser: The THA Track Record!
ā€œBeneath the Surface: Year Fourā€ continues, and weā€™re diving deep into the contributions of our officials.

This time, host Rhea Richardson-George is joined by Assemblyman Nigel Taitt, Assistant Secretary for Food Security, Natural Resources, the Environment and Sustainable Devā€™t.

Join the conversation LIVE on Good Morning Tobago!

šŸ—“ļø When: TOMORROW, 04 NOV
ā° Time: 8:05 AM
šŸ“ŗ How to Watch:
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ā€¢ Digicel: Channel 33
ā€¢ FLOW: Channel 121 and 130
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04/11/2025

Some public servants across Trinidad faced a difficult month end as delays plagued their October salary payments. The issue was addressed in the House of Representatives, October 31st where Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo attributed the late disbursements to the ongoing realignment of government ministries and departments, a process that began in early October 2025. Reporter Jewel Greene-George has this storyā€¦

04/11/2025

While the official announcement of the THA elections has not yet been made, political parties are already mobilising their candidates. Both the PNM and the TPP have already begun screening their potential candidates, while the Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) has confirmed that it will contest all 15 districts across the islandā€¦ Here are the detailsā€¦

04/11/2025

Trinidad and Tobagoā€™s scholastic digital learning revolution is now set for November 2025, with Education Minister Dr. Michael Dowlath announcing that the full distribution of approximately 18,000 AI-enabled laptops will be completed by the end of November 2025 and the Secretary of Education, Assemblyman Hackett confirming the November rollout for Tobago. Reporter Jewel Greene-George has this storyā€¦

04/11/2025

The political season in Tobago continues to heat up, with the Unity of The People (UTP) officially launching its candidate search for the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Election.
The UTPā€™s General Central Executive Council, headed by Political Leader Nickocy D. D. Phillips, announced that the search for candidates across all 15 electoral districts opened today, Monday, November 3, 2025.

04/11/2025

The Ministry of Finance has granted taxpayers a final reprieve to avoid penalties on their 2024 tax filings. The deadline for Income, Partnership, and Corporation Tax Returns for self-employed individuals, sole traders, and companies has been extended to Monday, November 3, 2025. This marks the final opportunity for taxpayers to submit their returns without incurring mandatory late-filing penalties.

04/11/2025

The Minority Leader in the Tobago House of Assembly, Kelvin Morris, is today demanding that Tobagonians not be distracted on Tuesday November 4th during the special sitting, and is accusing the Prime Minister and Chief Secretary Farley Augustine of a "betrayal" of Tobago's interests. He says the Prime Minister is expected to visit Tobago with what he describes as ā€œgrand announcements and empty promises.ā€

04/11/2025

In a press release earlier today, ANSA McAL Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Standard Distributors Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Standard Distribution and Sales Barbados Limited, to Term Finance (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited.

The Assembly Legislature has issued a Public Notice advising the closure of Piggott Street and Jerningham Street, Scarbo...
03/11/2025

The Assembly Legislature has issued a Public Notice advising the closure of Piggott Street and Jerningham Street, Scarborough, on November 4, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This temporary closure is necessary to facilitate the official visit of the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, S.C., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Assembly Legislature sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their patience, understanding, and cooperation as they prepare to welcome the nationā€™s leader.

Source: Assembly House of Assembly Public Notice

The Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS) has issued a Noise Disruption Notice regarding the upcoming Remembrance Day Wrea...
03/11/2025

The Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS) has issued a Noise Disruption Notice regarding the upcoming Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Ceremony 2025 in Scarborough.

The OCS advises the public that rehearsals and the main ceremony will take place at the APT James Memorial Park on the following dates and times:

Rehearsals:

Thursday, November 6th, 2025 ā€“ 3:30 pm

Friday, November 7th, 2025 ā€“ 3:30 pm

Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Ceremony:

Sunday, November 9th, 2025 ā€“ 11:00 am ā€“ 12:00 pm

The noise is expected to come from musical bands accompanying the rehearsals and a gun salute during the ceremony on November 9th.

The OCS is asking persons in the immediate vicinity and surrounding areas to take note of these activities. They assure the public that these activities will not pose a direct threat to the general public.

The Office of the Chief Secretary apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their cooperation and understanding in honouring this important observance.

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, S.C., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, will make her first ...
03/11/2025

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, S.C., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, will make her first official visit to Tobago on Monday, November 3, 2025.

The visit follows an invitation from the Honourable Farley Augustine, Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA).

Key Activities:

Official events are scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Prime Minister and her Cabinet will participate in a Special Sitting at the Assembly Legislature.

The Prime Minister and the Attorney General will also meet with the Chief Secretary to discuss Tobagoā€™s autonomy.

Meetings will also be held between Cabinet Ministers and the respective Line Secretaries of the Tobago House of Assembly.

The Office of the Chief Secretary looks forward to welcoming the Prime Minister and fostering collaboration between the Central Government and the Tobago House of Assembly to advance the islandā€™s development. Itā€™s time to put the ā€˜twinā€™ back in our twin-island republic, eh?

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