President Christine Kangaloo has called for the Tobago autonomy issue to be prioritised.
Addressing Tobagonians during her inaugural visit to the island on Wednesday, the President said it is time to give Tobago the self-government it deserves.
She said the topic was not addressed by her at the opening of Parliament in Trinidad because she wanted to raise it with the Tobagonian community first noting that the issue was not new. She was speaking at a special session of the Tobago House of Assembly.
“Let me assure you that the matter of autonomy for Tobago is one that I regard as absolutely critical to the proper development of our country. Today on September 27, 2023, let me say to the people of Tobago in Tobago in this most esteemed forum that like the chief secretary, that I too think it is time for us to revive matters concerning the autonomy for Tobago."
She said every single chairman and chief secretary has raised the issue before noting that it is the most burning issue in the relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and it is not in the least bit surprising that it is so.
