Government Proposes Two Guaranteed Senate Seats For Tobago

Steps are being taken to give Tobago a stronger voice in the Upper House, with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announcing a proposal to amend the Constitution to guarantee the island two seats in the Senate.

Under the Constitution, Tobago is guaranteed two elected seats in the House of Representatives. However, there is currently no corresponding guarantee for representation in the Senate.

Speaking at the opening of the East Terminal of the A.N.R. Robinson International Airport in Tobago, Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar announced the proposal, which she said represents a step towards greater empowerment, fairness and constitutional recognition for Tobago.