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Tobago Heritage Festival 2023: Accounts Department Blamed for Payment Delays
After 7 months, heritage 2023 monies still not paid
Scarborough, Tobago – February 21, 2024 – Seven months after the conclusion of the Tobago Heritage Festival 2023, service providers are still awaiting payment for their work. Tashia Burris, Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Transportation, attributes this significant delay to issues within the accounts department.
In a recent 46-minute live video on Facebook, Burris expressed her commitment to resolving the matter promptly by issuing the outstanding payments. This delay raises concerns about financial management for major events like the Tobago Heritage Festival, impacting local service providers. The following clip has more information on the efforts to address the payment delays in Tobago’s cultural sector.
