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Tobago stakeholders yesterday offered mixed reactions as the island commissioned its new multimillion-dollar terminal at the ANR Robinson International Airport, with opinions split between excitement over its potential and concerns about its impact.
Economist Dr Vanus James, in an interview with Guardian Media, described the facility as a “white elephant” and expressed doubts about its ability to contribute to sustainable development on the island.
“It is almost certain this is going to be a white elephant for the next 25 to 30 years because the foundation on which an airport and any other form of infrastructure, seaport, and so on, can be productive for you will have to be laid prior to building the airport,” James said.
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