Tobago fishermen accuse Farley of ‘betrayal’ over oil spill compensation

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September 26, 2026

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Tobago fishermen accuse Farley of ‘betrayal’ over oil spill compensation

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Stephon Nicholas

Tobago Correspondent

Lambeau fisherfolk have accused Chief Secretary Farley Augustine of “breach of contract” as more than two years after the devastating February 7, 2024 oil spill, they are yet to be compensated.

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