Failed Administration Oversees Failed Economy: Minority Leader Kelvon Morris Criticizes THA Budget 2025

Scarborough, Tobago – June 27, 2024 – Minority Leader Kelvon Morris today accused Chief Secretary Farley Augustine of not being honest about how his administration is failing the economy of Tobago. Morris made these strong statements as he led off debate on the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) budget presentation for fiscal 2025 in the Assembly Legislature.

Morris’s critique characterized the current administration as “failed,” presiding over a “failed economy.” He argued that despite rhetoric, the Tobago economy has seen consistent decline under the current leadership. His comments highlight the significant political contention surrounding THA’s economic management and the strategic direction for Tobago’s development.