THA deadlock remains: PNM changes presiding officer candidate
Monday 1 February 2021
PNM political leader Tracy Davidson-Celestine, centre, with Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis, left, and Canaan/Bon Accord representative Clarence Jacob at the Assembly Legislature, Scarborough, last week. PHOTO BY JEFF K MAYERS -
The People’s National Movement (PNM) has proposed a new candidate for presiding officer of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA).
The name of the nominee will be revealed at the next meeting of the assembly at 1.30pm on Thursday.
This was the outcome of Monday’s special meeting after the newly-elected assemblymen again failed to elect a presiding officer.
PNM continues to run Tobago affairs
Thursday 28 January 2021
File photo: PNM Tobago Council political leader and assemblyman for Lambeau/Signal Hill Tracey Davidson-Celestine, centre, chats with PNM Black Rock/Whim/Spring Garden assemblyman Kelvon Morris, left and her husband Wesley Celestine right at the Magdalena Grand Beach, Golf Resort after the THA swearing in ceremony - JEFF K MAYERS
Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis has revealed the outgoing Tobago House of Assembly (THA) administration will continue to manage the island’s affairs despite the failure of the newly sworn-in members to elect a presiding officer.
He made the disclosure on Thursday during a news conference at the Assembly Legislature, Scarborough, after the People’s National Movement (PNM) and Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) assemblymen rejected the candidate put forward by either party to preside over the assembly’s business.
THA opens $27m Moriah Health Centre
Sunday 24 January 2021
THA Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis cuts the ribbon to officially open the Moriah Health Centre, Moriah along with other officials on Friday. PHOTO BY JEFF K MAYERS -
Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis has urged Tobago Regional Health Authority chairman Ingrid Melville and Medical Chief of Staff Dr Victor Wheeler to ensure healthcare workers practise good customer service.
He made the statement on Friday while addressing the opening of the $27 million Moriah Health Centre.
He said while it is good to have well-equipped, spanking new health facilities, proper customer service is paramount to the success of the sector.
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PDP: Too many Tobagonians leaving
Farley Augustine -
Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) deputy political leader Farley Augustine is promising to make Tobago more attractive for Tobagonians. Augustine is the PDP candidate for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside in the January 25 THA election and the party s choice for chief secretary, if elected.
He pledged to give young graduates opportunities to find jobs locally in specialised career fields.
Augustine said the aim is to create a Tobago that “Tobagonians are proud of.”
He made the promise during another live series of Primetime with Farley Augustine on Sunday evening. His comments were made in response to concerns raised by a caller about limited resources to keep Tobagonians in Tobago.