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Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has pledged stricter governance, faster public-sector execution and a renewed push for Tobago’s legislative autonomy. He outlined his administration’s priorities in a post-election press briefing, touching on unpaid public workers, public service accountability, green energy, maritime rights and private-sector investment.

Speaking from the Office of the Chief Secretary, Augustine said his administration would adopt a “zero-tolerance” approach to administrative delays in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), warning public officers who fail to execute lawful instructions would be held accountable, even if it leads to legal disputes.

At the same time, he laid out a two-pronged roadmap toward greater self-determination for Tobago, targeting legislative change by the end of 2026, followed by island-wide consultation to determine Tobago’s governance structure.