Autonomy bill proposes Premier to rule Tobago
FILE PHOTO: Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis could be the last to hold the title. -
The days of Tobago s business being managed by a Chief Secretary could be soon over. The island could be ruled by its first Premier, if the proposed Tobago Self-Government Bill and the Tobago Island Administration Bill 2021 are passed in the Parliament.
Tobago West MP and Joint Select Committee (JSC) member Shamfa Cudjoe has said the decision to change the title of Chief Secretary to Premier in the proposed Tobago Island Government has to do with the level of authority that will be ascribed to the office holder.
Tobago lifeguards concerned:Safety on beaches compromised
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Chief Secretary mourns Franklin Khan s passing
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PM in isolation after covid19 diagnosis
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley. -
Three days after assuring citizens in his Easter message that the country will overcome the socio-economic challenges triggered by covid19, the Prime Minister has himself contracted the virus and is being treated at an undisclosed site in Tobago.
A statement on Dr Rowley’s Facebook page on Tuesday said he tested positive for covid19 and is in isolation.
It said Rowley, who was in Tobago during the Easter weekend, began experiencing flu-like symptoms on Monday and was subsequently tested for covid19.
Rowley, 72, was due to be given a first dose of the Oxford Astra-Zeneca vaccine at 2.30pm on Tuesday at the Scarborough Health Centre.