APT James persistent politics
DR RITA PEMBERTON On his return to reside in Tobago after a career in Trinidad, APT Fargo James swung into the political life of the island.
On previous visits to the island, he was known to intervene in wide-ranging matters which he considered unacceptable, to have them rectified. These provide the first indices of his political intent and established both his non-acceptance of administrative ineptitude and his determination to stimulate change on the island. In addition, they laid the foundation for his political platform.
The elections of 1946 provided James with the opportunity to make his mark on the politics of Tobago. James contested the elections against the incumbent George de Nobriga, Lawrence Edwards – a well-respected head teacher and political activist, Capt Robert Harrower of Canada and pharmacist George Samuel. It was a very keenly contested election but James tipped the scales and moved forward to represent Tobago in the Legis