THA Secretary of Finance, Trade and the Economy Petal-Ann Roberts and the Minister of Finance Davendranath Tancoo are expected to meet on September 17 to discuss the 2025/2026 national budget.

THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine said he is hoping Central Government allocates sufficient funds for the development of the island in the new fiscal year. He was speaking to the media on September 16 at the opening of the Kilgyn/ Store Bay Local Road/Friendship connector.

“On Wednesday this week, Secretary Roberts and a team will be meeting with Minister Tancoo to discuss the upcoming budget and Tobago’s needs. I met with that team on Monday morning as we prepared for that meeting.”