Make the Best of What You Got: MP Ayanna Webster-Roy Calls on THA to Use Budget Effectively, Argues for Adequate Support

Scarborough, Tobago – October 7, 2024 – MP for Tobago East, Ayanna Webster-Roy, called on Chief Secretary Farley Augustine and the Executive Council to make the best use of the money they receive from the central government, instead of complaining that it is insufficient. She made this statement during her contribution to the budget debate, where she argued that Tobago is receiving adequate monetary and technical support to advance the island’s development. Her comments highlight a significant point of contention regarding the THA’s financial management and the perceived adequacy of central government funding for the island.