Dr. Winford James Speaks on the Coat of Arms: Political Analyst Addresses Motivation and Costs of Proposed Changes
Scarborough, Tobago – August 26, 2024 – On Sunday, August 18th, Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley announced that the three ships on the country’s coat of arms, the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, would be replaced with the steelpan. This announcement has raised concerns about the motivation, purpose, and overall costs of removing the three ships. Political Analyst Dr. Winford James was on our Tobago Updates Morning Show today, where he shared his views on the proposed changes. His insights add to the national dialogue surrounding the symbolic and financial implications of altering a key national emblem.
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