Budget Day In Tobago: The THA’s Proposed $3.71 Billion Budget Is Out. Residents Weigh In On Key Sectors Like Tourism, Jobs, And Agriculture, And What Real Changes They Expect For The Island.

The Tobago House of Assembly presented its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, laying out its plans for the island’s economic and social development. Finance Secretary Petal-Ann Roberts outlined the THA’s priorities, including a request for $3.71 billion from the Central Government, aimed at energizing key sectors like tourism, agriculture, and human capital development, while also addressing critical needs such as public housing and coastal protection. But what do Tobagonians themselves hope to see from this budget, and how do they believe it will impact their daily lives? Our team was on the ground, asking citizens: ‘As the THA presented its budget today, which specific areas like tourism, agriculture, or jobs do you hope to see prioritized, and what real changes do you expect this budget to bring to Tobago?’ Here’s what they had to say:”