Where Is the Accountability? Former Finance Secretary Joel Jack Criticizes THA’s Budget Request and Financial Transparency
Former secretary of finance, Joel Jack speaks on Tobago’s allocation.
Scarborough, Tobago – October 7, 2024 – Former Finance Secretary Joel Jack has dismissed the current Tobago House of Assembly (THA) administration’s calls for increased allocations from the national budget, citing a lack of transparency in how funds have been managed over the past three years. Speaking on the Minority Report last night (October 1, 2024), Jack argued that, given the country’s financial challenges and the absence of accountability from the Farley Augustine-led administration, the THA should not expect more than the minimum allowance. His comments highlight a significant point of contention regarding the THA’s financial management and its request for a higher budget, underscoring the ongoing debate about transparency in Tobago’s governance.
