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Was the Minority Leader in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Ashworth Jack out of place in a meeting called by the Minister of Transportation Devant Maharaj, to deal with several longstanding issues regarding the operations of the airbridge service between the two islands?
That was the question raging among many Tobagonians following a reported boycott of the high-powered meeting by THA line Secretary for Tourism and Transportation Oswald Williams last Friday.
Also in attendance at the meeting called by the Minister were Airport Authority and Caribbean Airlines officials following which, it was announced that the recently renamed Arthur NR Robinson International Airport at Crown Point would be upgraded to open 24-hours each day in three weeks time.
According to Maharaj, the proposed 24-hour operation at the Arthur NR Robinson International Airport could act as a boost for Tobago's declining tourism sector by offering later domestic flights as well as new international flights into the island. But speaking to Tobago News during a Feeling the Pain meeting of the Tobago Council of the People's National Movement (PNM), which was held at the Bishop's High School Auditorium last Sunday, Williams was adamant that Jack in his capacity as the Minority Leader of the Assembly had no business in such a meeting.
"My absence is very easy to explain," he replied. "The Assembly comprises of both an executive and a legislative administration. While Mr. Jack may be part of the legislative arm of the Assembly, he is certainly not part of the executive arm of the THA, so for the Minister to invite him to be part of a meeting to take such executive decisions was very insulting to this administration of the THA," contended Williams.
"Have you ever heard the Prime Minister inviting the Leader of the Opposition Dr. Keith Rowley to any of her meetings?" he questioned. For his part, Jack argued that the issue of the operation of the airbridge service has been a bone of contention that had remained unresolved for many years.
"The PNM administration had an opportunity to ease the plight of Tobagonians, who were made to overnight and even sleep on the airport in Trinidad for many years, yet they did nothing," he charged. I wrote the Minister about the matter, and he promptly called for a meeting in which the Secretary was invited. If he chose not to attend that is his business as I am seeking to improve the lives of people by dealing these longstanding the problems that affect us each day," declared Jack.
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Adjacent said on Saturday, Feb 11 at 8:38 PM
I agree with that...makes sense
81238291the virginian said on Saturday, Feb 11 at 3:26 PM
Adjacent,sometimes non-violent civil disobedience might be the only arrow left in the quiver to address a grievance after all else have been exhausted.In so doing,certain laws,rules,regulation might be broken though the breakers must be prepared for the possible consequences.That's just the nature of the beast.Don't want to get into any details here,space doesn't allow,but are you any at all familiar with the 60's upheavals in the US especially as the race issues was impacted?I lived it.Actually,some of those discriminatory laws,rules,etc.were on the books in certain states and after all else failed,non-violent civil disobedience became the champion and though not yet perfect,but look where we are today;an African-American US President,warts and all.The take away here is that rules,regulations or laws on the books don't necessarily make them right and sometimes they have to be contravened to be remedied.
81228939Fire said on Saturday, Feb 11 at 10:22 AM
Adjacent...You are right, "Policies, rules and laws were made for a reason." But policies, rules and laws are useless if the people deem them to be so. These rules can become imbalance, partial and useless over time as evident in the Arab Spring. No where is insulated.
81217407Adjacent said on Thursday, Feb 9 at 8:57 PM
I am sure that Ashworth is just using this as leverage for the next election....if not then I hope that Orville still attends meetings if he becomes the opposition leader. I am afraid what Tobago will look like in the future with only two parties on the island.
81140114Adjacent said on Thursday, Feb 9 at 8:51 PM
If I was put to fly a plane using only the manual..by all means I would follow the instructions. Policies, rules and laws were made for a reason. THA was not created in the air. Rules, policies and laws came about from the people. We can't break the rules (including protocol) and then say I did it for the people.
81139829Desuperman said on Sunday, Feb 5 at 1:02 AM
The reason why Ashworth Jack behave like this, is not only because of his desperation to hold "high office", but because he is not an intelligent man. A "coonoomoonoo" who the UNC will use for their own agenda and he depends on them to fund the TOP THA campaign. They show we in the past that they didn't need Pam and Robbie after Griffith and Lasse crossed the floor and give them two more seats. The same happen with Natie Moore and Agnes Williams, when they spit them out like plum seeds. Today is Jack Warner turn. Tomorrow is the other Jack, but the boy ent smart enough to see what coming.
80903667Tobago bee said on Friday, Feb 3 at 11:29 PM
If Mr Jack wants to make inputs into Tobago's affairs, he should have demited his post as the opposition leader in the THA, and requested a ministerial post for Tobago affairs. Instead he chose to stay safely in the corridors of the THA, to control what is done there, while he fiddles with our futurepassing information on to his colleagues in T&T,keeping them informed about every move the PNM THA members take. If this is not Sedition, I wonder what is. Jack is clearly playing a political game, that can be detriment to Tobago's future. Tobago on the sidelines.
80866412gone too long said on Friday, Feb 3 at 5:10 AM
This has very little to do with the needs of Tobagonians. It is all about political grandstanding by the central government and undermining of the authority of the THA. It is a troubling practice that started the day Karmala was elected. It is dangerous, disruptive, and mischievous. Remember what goes around comes around. Many posting here would be up in arms if the other was doing the same thing. This is about MISCHIEF
80818771Desuperman said on Thursday, Feb 2 at 4:20 PM
Mr.Long Mango, you probably know what it feels like to be swimming in sh@^* from all that sh@#*^ talk that you're accustomed to from the Ashworth and he minions. So doh try to pull me down in it with you. I represent and support a NATIONAL political ORGANISATION (and I say so with pride) that is no "fly by night" entity still not too sure how longer they'll last or what other name they're gonna come with. This ORGANISATION has been leading it's flocks for 55 YEARS! Now how the hell that could be blind? Who is your leader? Ashworth?, Vernella?, Kamla? Allyuh better leave me alone eh?
80791849Long Mango said on Thursday, Feb 2 at 2:15 PM
Sing Desuperman sing for your supper it is your right to be a slave unable to think and reason for yourself unable to determine if something is reasonable or not. But i must let you know that the blind will lead the blind and if you continue on the PNM path you also will fall in the cesspool/septic tank.Here is a suggestion to improve you language always say nice things so that the young people would learn to be respectful even though they may not agree with a different idea.So if you must sing for supper the sing but you don't have to be abrasive.
80784839the virginian said on Thursday, Feb 2 at 12:47 PM
Desuperman,you and your boorishness are so predictable,now,that further engaging you is monotonous and no longer serves any useful purpose.So you have the last word buddy.
80779894the virginian said on Thursday, Feb 2 at 12:35 PM
Citylimer,the THA ACT isn't immutable.Based on your contribution,perhaps it should be revisited inasmuch as it is,apparently, insufficiently dynamic to fulfill Tobago's Herculean needs.It's like a monkey on the back of Tobagonians--thwarting progress.Too much nonproductive big-brother government.As the saying goes,if there's a chioce to be made between more free press or more government,more free press is the obvious choice. From your writings,I assume you reside in Tobago or its environs and as a rabid THA fan,you are unable to envision that the THA and the THA ACT hamstring Tobagonians. Anyway,good luck.
80779354Desuperman said on Thursday, Feb 2 at 12:45 AM
I believe that midnight to 1 in the morning is sounding like a more realistic and reasonable time for steady traffic to flow at Crown Point, after all it's not a main thoroughfare. Ask any of them if they will fly to Trinidad (of all places) 1 and 2o'clock in the morning, especially if they have to travel when they get there? I'll bet you they and all will be sleeping in Piarco BY CHOICE, till the sun comes up. The other thing is AA will have to employ probably double the amount they already have in security, so will the airlines and all other employers, hopefully they'll be able to meet such a budget.
80760759citylimer said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 10:08 PM
24/7 - 365 a year opening - It would be most informative if the Authorities could publish some statitics to support this venture. Should be at peak times or 24/7 - 365. What are the activities on the ground to support this, is ther adequate accommodation on the ground, what about the time zone differences between T&T and Europe. Will the ATR'S be flying 24/7 -365. What are the associted cost and the attendant benefits. Do not make costly decisions based on emotions and the tendency of PR and attention grabbing. Is Tobago a Las Vegas, Heathrow, O'Hare - Chicago, JFK, Amsterdam etc. Please give us some information. Should it an incremental approach by way of peak times in the first instance as a pilot. Will ther be an increase in user charges to cover the cost. Think again. Think about another Ferry as an alternative.
80755552citylimer said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 9:12 PM
THA ACT - I am sure it did not mention any thing about the THA's executive only being meaningfully included in the decision making process of matters affecting Tobago "ONLY IF THE BRAIN TRUST BELIEVES THERE'S UTILITY TO BE DERIVED FROM THE THA'S INVOLMENT" - BELIEVES - the operative word. Also the ACT never stated that there should not be 'UNECESSARY INFUSION OF SUPERFLUOUS WARM BODIES" - REFERING TO THE THA EXECUTIVE. Bloggers please these words and statements suggest that many are willing to abrogate the authority of the THA by staging a palace coup-d'etat. Such statements makes one wonder if some of these bloggers have any regard for the rule of law or thus hell bent on propogating subversive activities against the THA the institution - or the duly elected individuals. The LAW prevails who do not like it win an election legally and do not try to run the THA from an arm chair with "superfluous" inuendos spawn by a brain "trust" of misbeliefs or misunderstanding of the THA ACT -law.
80753444Desuperman said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 5:50 PM
"political landscape" that is. Landscape was left out.
80745059Desuperman said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 5:48 PM
"Virginian" really and truly I'm not impressed with yuh pseudo intellectualism at all. To me yuh just an educated Jack-A@$#& who don't know sh@# about the politics here, but yet you continue to spew dotishness about what you don't know. so come again. What you and the others are doing is to DELIBERATELY misrepresent the facts on many occasions. And to use the bogus point that the minister has the "right to invite". How come they never "invite" Keith Rowley to government business in Trinidad? If Jack is a member of the government then he should be in Cabinet Meetings too. Many of you used to be the ones talking about "autonomy" and "empowerment" but is now accepting the disregard towards the INSTITUTION called the THA on the basis of outright stupid and ignorant partisanship. No longer is autonomy and empowerment important to you, unless the shoe is on the other foot. I hope you all maintain this stance should the political ever change again and it certainly will.
80744969Desuperman said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 5:15 PM
The airport 24hr opening is NOT the issue here. Why are you buffoons attempting to hide behind this?The issue is ASWORTH JACK'S presence.He IS NOT a representative of the THA,nor is he a GOVERNMENT representative and allyuh could put any amount ah spin as allyuh want,it doesn't change this fact.This is between the GOVERNMENT and the EXEC'COUNCIL of the THA,not the MINORITY.Since when this aspect of the air bridge is a "bone of contention"?I will bet ANYONE of you that the airport will be as dead as a door nail anytime after 1am.It is understood that bigger airports in bigger countries close at certain times.Never have I heard Aswhorth Jack made this an issue in all of his platform bantering or press conferences. Never have I heard the THA objected to a 24hr opening of the airport.So I don't know where the hell all this anti-THA sentiments coming from.An election is coming in a year and the campaigning has started,that's why they have Ashworth parading he "nice" face in the media.
80743299CONSCIOUSTRINGONIAN said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 3:11 PM
DESUPERMAN, YOU appear to be so rude and uncouth. Where did you get your training from????? Please set a better example for the youth to model.!!!
80737214the virginian said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 2:56 PM
Citylimer,in my view and perhaps in the view of most progressives as well,the THA should have a seat at the table--only if it has value to add--but primarily in governmental or government-associated matters integral to the safety,economic and social well being of the islanders.As such,the THA might be included in the "embryonic stages"of an endeavor only to the extent that the project's brain trust believes there's utility to be derived from THA'a inclusion and not simply inclusion to satiate political egos.Unnecessary infusion of superfluous warm bodies in projects is probably the primary reason why it seems that nothing substantial gets done or completed on time,at or under budget,where the THA is the primary player.Bluntly,no paper pushers wanted.Just highly skilled managers,planners,craftsmen and technicians. Finally,government is best suited only for creating the climate for private enterprise to prosper.
80736389citylimer said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 12:32 PM
Protocol, good governance, anything goes, do as you please appears to be the preferred modus operandi of many of the bloggers. Diplomacy is of paramount importance in politics and government. The same objective could be achieved if approached in the appropriate way. Many bloggers seem to be focusing only on the 24 opening of the Airport. I am not aware that the THA ever objected to this project. What the THA objection would appear to be is the manner of making final decisions about Tobago in advance with the minority and then attempting to appear to be discussing matters with the objective of including the THA Executive. Any project that is beneficial to Tobago I am sure will not be objected against by the THA. It is manner in which the project is conceptualized and implemented without the THA being central in the embryonic stage of the project. Read between the lines of deception.
80728514the virginian said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 12:08 PM
Desuperman,maybe those people whose articles aren't posted,as you have claimed,might not be so"sensible"after all.Why? Aren't you and others impacted sufficiently dexterous in the language to express yourself in a publishable manner irrespective of how aggrieved you are?Perhaps your paltry offerings might be deemed too questionable,inexact,faulty,potentially slanderous,rude or even discourteous for the civility of this forum.So clean-up your act guys,if that's the problem,love to mix it up with you periodically and present a different and more global perspective from your primarily insular position. Good luck.
80727399Fix your language structure Williams said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 11:37 AM
What is wrong with the last paragraph? "The PNM administration had an opportunity to ease the plight of Tobagonians, who were made to overnight and even sleep on the airport in Trinidad for many years, yet they did nothing,"
80725699Long Mango said on Wednesday, Feb 1 at 11:06 AM
The Central Government has the right to determine who attend any meeting arranged by them, so the Tourism Secretary absenting him self on the FOOLISH grounds that Mr Jack should not attend so he did not show up to deal with the people business, and that is the very reason why you were voted into office. I get the impression that only when a decision brings a benefit to some body pocket in the PNM you or any member of the EX. COUNCIL will attend.It a shame on you Mr Williams you have disrespected us and have failed to give us representation,SHAME and more PAIN from the PNM on the people of Tobago.
80723894Bethanytothebone said on Tuesday, Jan 31 at 9:48 PM
As I said before, THA’ representatives should have gone to the meeting since its very important for Tobago to have a 24 hour air bridge. The secondary issue is if protocol was followed and it mostly was not. However, the THA’s representative should have gone to the meeting and be the first to meet with the media after the meeting and announce the initiative on behalf of the THA.
80702674Desuperman said on Tuesday, Jan 31 at 8:10 PM
It's a pity one person could post ah set ah spit one after the next, when sensible people ketching dey a@#$& to even post one.
80698714CONSCIOUSTRINGONIAN said on Tuesday, Jan 31 at 2:37 PM
THIS WAS A LONGSTANDING ISSUE and needed urgent attention.!!! So it needed all the Tobago stakeholders at the meeting. However it appeared that the THA'S secretary's ego was more important than dealing with this issue.!!!!This air-bridge is important for transportation between T&T, as well as tourism. Please lets get on with the business of developing Tobago. We also need fair and impartial reporting.!!!!!
80681739conscioustringonian said on Tuesday, Jan 31 at 2:07 PM
The issues to be dealt with by the Minister were long standing issues. However it appeared the THA secretary's ego was more important than seeing about Tobago's business.Or is it that when we have cocoa in the sun we are afraid of the rain???Lets get on with the business of Tobago. The Air-Bridge is important for everyday travel as well as tourism.
80679897Conscioustringonian said on Tuesday, Jan 31 at 1:05 PM
According to the report these were longstanding issues, in the meeting that have not be dealt with by the THA. SO IT WAS IMPERATIVE TO GET ALL STAKEHOLDERS ON BOARD in THIS MEETING; and TO HEAR WHY THESE ISSUES HAVE NOT BEEN SETTLED. However it appears that the secretary was too big to attend the meeting. It appears that when you have cocoa in the sun you are afraid of the rain.!! The truth offends, so sometimes it is better to stay away and use any excuse you can for not attending. If you want to tell a lie in front of those who will know better, then you will be exposed.
80676169the virginian said on Tuesday, Jan 31 at 11:30 AM
Citylimer,space is at a premium,you see,and maybe there was no redeeming value in posting it.Just didn't pass the smell test.
80670584citylimer said on Monday, Jan 30 at 4:29 PM
Mr Editor I am not seeing my latest post.
80632797Fire said on Monday, Jan 30 at 1:03 PM
Desuperman & citylimer: "Tobagonians supporting this stupid occurrence" said the Desuperman. This is the will of the people. They don't care about protocol because they have lost confidence in the current THA administration. In as much as both of you are familiar the governmental procedures of the THA, that is secondary to the needs of the people. But, you should take note of a post by "the virginian" where he said "You essentially have a single chamber governing body,no checks and balance,and the Chief Secretary is the "sheriff"in town.Perhaps therein lies the root of Tobago's Herculean problems."
80622154the virginian said on Monday, Jan 30 at 12:24 PM
Desuperman & Citylimer,as usual,questioning THA's doctrines or behavior irrespective of level of scrupulousness is sacrosanct.You essentially have a single chamber governing body,no checks and balance,and the Chief Secretary is the "sheriff"in town.Perhaps therein lies the root of Tobago's Herculean problems. Desuperman,by no means did I ever indicate that Answorth Jack was "a member of the executive council of the THA"but you're so THA-centric you couldn't help yourself. Finally,to both of you,sunlight is the best disinfectant but you seem to want to keep Tobago closed from any external influence for fear that someone--don't know who--steals Tobago from you.Pls,don't try to sell me this"Tobago is a small country"baloney and needs special consideration.We know you bleed THA,but c'mon,the THA doesn't run the table on correctness.You ought to know that.
80620279bagonian said on Monday, Jan 30 at 11:03 AM
Acting as spoiled children while Tobago suffers...fact is, regardless of what political faction accomplishes it, and the protocol/hierarchy/bruised egos of meeting non-attendants, Tobagonians need to be treated as equal first-class citizens of T & T and that includes benefiting from 24-hour Crown Point airport operations AS WELL AS NON-STOP flights to TOBAGO (not to Trinidad first as the so-called "direct" flights are advertised) from North America, Europe, Central and South America
80616184citylimer said on Monday, Jan 30 at 10:35 AM
Government means a body of people elected to govern a Country. A meeting between the Government - PP - and the THA which is the recognized "Government" i.e Institution responsible for governing Tobago is the ruling members of the THA. However, the Minority Leader may be consulted by his party - the Government - from a party perspective for his thoughts. However, the hard decision making power and finalization of decisions affecting Tobago any meeting should be between the THA leaders and the Central Government alone. What this PP is trying to do is to run a parallel quasi THA with the minority leader and the other Tobago representatives running Tobago by circumventing the duly elected THA. This will lead to anarchy in Tobago. This Government Thinks that it has the Divine Right Of Kings but the people of Tobago must dismiss this type of enslavement which is rooted in a CASTE system of superiority as espoused in a certain religous doctrine. Beware my Tobagonians Beware.Beware Beware
80614839Desuperman said on Monday, Jan 30 at 2:36 AM
It is important that you understand the politics of this country before making pronouncements. Asworth Jack is NOT a member of the Executive Council of the THA, he is NOT a decision maker in Tobago and having him sitting in a meeting like this doesn't make him one either. This kind of dotishness NEVER occurred before, why is it happening now? Why must it happen now? Why? Then we have Tobagonians supporting this stupid occurrence. It is just so darm disgusting.
80606132the virginian said on Sunday, Jan 29 at 10:45 AM
Desuperman,I certainly have no expertise in the structure of the central government or the THA,for that matter,and neither was that necessary to buttress my position in my 2:22 PM piece yesterday.Fact:if I called and chaired a meeting then I would decide the participating bodies and any aggrieved body,as a result,could so express its displeasure by excluding itself.That's all. Finally,like the central government,if the THA is somewhat of a bicameral legislature,then the opposition is a legitimate part of the legislative or governing body.Isn't it?By the same token,if there's a unicameral one,then that's tantamount to a dictatorship which I could neither confirm nor deny is the status quo.
80580692Desuperman said on Sunday, Jan 29 at 9:48 AM
Ignorance is a MAJOR problem with Tobago people and "Virginian","Conscious","Fire" and "Bethany" are perfect examples.This is NOT about Ashworth Jack or London,but about the INSTITUTION called the THA.What ALL of you failed to realize is that there's a difference between Government and Party.Jack is NOT a member of the Government,but a member of the PP party and that is what makes him out of place in that or any other meetings between the THA and Government because he is NOT part of the decision makers in Tobago as an OPPOSITION.He feels that being there is helping his course for Chief Sec',but it takes much more than that.And minister Devil Marahaj was blatantly disrespectful and out of place to invite the Minority Leader in any GOVERNMENT business involving the THA.Do they invite Keith Rowley the Opposition Leader to any government business in Trinidad? Absolutely NOT!We must NOT be prepared to support anything now that we would not have under the PNM.Wrong is wrong and so is right.
80579021Fire said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 11:27 PM
Anonymous…In cricket it's called a "googly," in politics it is "outfoxed." Disrespect for the THA? Maybe! But this is shrewd politics by Jack. The bottom line is that a 24hr airport is a positive for all and sundry in T&T and abroad and Tobagonians could care less about who delivers it. I believe protocol was breached. I also believe Tobagonians aren’t concern about protocol when having to inconveniently overnight in Trinidad. Shouldn’t this have been Manning and London instead of Maharaj and Jack? Talk about inept politicians? Can’t wait to travel at 2am
80571181Anonymous said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 9:08 PM
So this is a pro-pp media. where is my post? It disappeared within minutes.
80568484Anonymous said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 5:39 PM
@conscioustringonian, you must be a trinidadian and must not have any knowledge of the procedure and protocol of the THA. The PNM party members who form the executive arm of the THA, were voted by the people of Tobago, to represent them and run the affairs of the people of this island. Mr. Jack is in the opposition of the THA and was not voted to make decisions on behalf of the people of Tobago.Therefore when a meeting between Central government and the THA is scheduled, the representative of the Tobago people is a designated member of the executive arm of the THA. At this meeting, Jack was present as a member of Central government, not a member of the THA. It therefore follows that no consultation has taken place with the individuals elected to represent Tobago. The THA should file an injunction to stop such arbritary decision, without consultation with the THA. In contrary to the PP's behaviour, there are protocol, procedures which exist and should be adhere to.
80563604the virginian said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 10:22 AM
Conscious,you're right on the button with this one and you've just hit it for a six.In my meeting I decide the participants and anyone who,because of my decision,doesn't want to attend is free to do so. Good luck Tobago.
80549569Al said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 9:37 AM
This is why Tobago needs independence. Mr Jack is a partner in the government of T&T and if a minister in the government of T&T calls a meeting and invites him, that is the right of the minister since Mr. Jack is his partner, those who don't want to attend the meeting should not attend. If Tobago was independant then this meeting would not have taken place and this discussion would not be taking place.
80548384Peeps said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 9:18 AM
People of Tobago made a big mistake voting this PP Gov't into office. You will pay for this mistake 100 fold many years down the road.
80547889Bacolet said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 8:25 AM
I also agree with Conscious. Once again the THA 'club' is trying to throw a red herring into the pot instead of focusing on real issues. This 'club' continues to be the epitome of pettiness. Rather than stepping up to the plate, they act like spoiled children.
80546734Bethanytothebone said on Friday, Jan 27 at 11:14 PM
I concur with Conscious. The administrative branch made an unforced error. Going to the meeting and make lemonade from lemons would have been the best thing to do.
80537397Bethanytothebone said on Friday, Jan 27 at 10:48 PM
I concur with Conscious. The administrative branch made an unforced error. Going to the meeting and make lemonade from lemons would have been the best thing to do.
80536729CONSCIOUSTRINGONIAN said on Friday, Jan 27 at 11:51 AM
THE PERSON WHO SETS THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING DECIDES WHO HE WANTS IN THE MEETING.!!!! MR JACK has a stakehold in Tobago and he should be involved in decisions about Tobago. The Minister maybe wanted to hear a diverssity of opinions on this matter, so he included Mr Jack. Why should the THA be so small minded about Mr Jack being in the meeting??? The meeting is about developing Tobago.!!! It is not the THA who called the meeting so you cannot stipulate who comes or who do not come. You can have a another meeting afterwards to give feedback, and tell the minister whether you agreed with the issues or points raised in his meeting.!!! Lets look at the bigger picture of developing Tobago and get rid of all this small-mind (mentality) politics. It not just about wheeling power. Effective Leaders are transformational and transactional. Leading from the bottom-up willing to listen and learn from all corners of society. look at the bigger picture of developing Tobago. Its not all about us.!!
80502089CAD said on Friday, Jan 27 at 9:36 AM
While Jack is opposition in the THA he is a one of the Leaders in the Partnership not sure it that makes it a reason for him to attend the meeting but every Government seeks their interest when coming to these matters.
80493884The Boss said on Friday, Jan 27 at 7:34 AM
Jack is out of place in such meeting, that is not his place. His turn will come if he becomes the Chief, but even that is not up to him. That is not a PP caucus.
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