“Do Not Need Town & Country Approvals”: Secretary Trevor James on Friendship Connector Road Construction

Scarborough, Tobago – February 27, 2024 – Trevor James, Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries, and Urban Development, has asserted that Town and Country approvals are unnecessary for the construction of the Friendship Connector Road in Tobago. He cited legal support for this position.

However, this stance comes amidst allegations suggesting a disregard for statutory regulations that mandate necessary approvals prior to commencing development projects on the island. For further insights into the legal and regulatory debate surrounding the Friendship Connector Road construction and Town and Country Planning in Tobago, refer to the comprehensive report by Kandace Jackson.