Jearlean John: Let Tobago respond to PM on THA polls
Tobago-born UNC deputy political leader Jearlean John.
UNC deputy political leader Jearlean John said all stakeholders in Tobago must have their say on the Prime Minister s announcement that the island s electorate will be returning to the polls soon, in an attempt to break the six-six Tobago House of Assembly (THA) election deadlock of January 25.
At the post-Cabinet news conference at the Prime Minister s official residence in Blenhein, Tobago on Thursday, Dr Rowley said the Cabinet had approved the proclamation of the THA (Amendment) Act 2021.
Within 90 days of the act being proclaimed law on July 26, he said, the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) must give Rural Development and Local Government Minister Kazim Hosein a report outlining the boundaries of the 15 electoral districts the legislation proposes.
Ram: Let Tobago s laws reflect its culture
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Rowley: Let Tobago move on
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Kamla: Let Tobago resolve deadlock
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar
OPPOSITION leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar does not support the solution outlined by the Prime Minister to resolve the existing deadlock in the Tobago House of Assembly.
In a statement to the media on Wednesday, Persad-Bissessar said she believes there is no need for fresh elections, or parliamentary and Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) intervention. She insists the government must allow Tobago to deal with its own affairs.
The People’s National Movement and the Progressive Democratic Patriots tied six-six in the January 25 THA election. It’s been over a week and the assemblymen have been unable to agree on a candidate for presiding officer and chief secretary.
PNM Tobago: Don t gamble, let Tobago decide
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