Luke James-Trim Speaks on Tobago’s Allocation: Youth Leader Voices Concern Over 4.3% Budgetary Share for 2025
Tobagonian youth, Luke James Trim, challenges senator Hislop at youth budget talks.
Scarborough, Tobago – October 8, 2024 – Young Tobagonian Luke James-Trim recently attended the Youth Budget Talks forum with other young leaders from Trinidad and Tobago. At that forum, he voiced concerns over the 4.3% allocation to Tobago for 2025. The allocation formed the central point of conversation with PNM Senator Laurence Hislop, who moderated the event.
James-Trim’s comments highlight a significant point of contention regarding the national budget and what many believe is an insufficient allocation for Tobago’s development. His participation in the forum underscores the demand for young people’s voices to be heard in national budgetary processes.
