Can Petal-Ann Roberts Make a Difference? Watson Duke Questions New Finance Secretary’s Influence in Tobago
P.D.P. Political Leader Watson Duke questions if Petal-Ann Roberts will make a difference as Finance Secretary and ensure better fiscal management.
Scarborough, Tobago – June 29, 2024 – Can Councillor Petal-Ann Roberts make a significant difference as Secretary of Finance, Trade, and the Economy for the Tobago House of Assembly (THA)? That is the question Watson Duke, political leader of the Progressive Democratic Patriots and Assemblyman for Roxborough/Argyle, is asking following Roberts’ appointment to the role on Thursday (June 27, 2024).
While Duke acknowledged her exceptional record as a public servant, he expressed doubts about her potential influence in the new role, particularly given the political dynamics surrounding the THA’s financial management. His comments highlight ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of leadership in navigating Tobago’s economic landscape and financial relationship with the central government.
