Minority Leader’s Office Forced To Close Due To Unsafe Working Conditions

The Office of the Minority Leader is temporarily closed due to serious health and safety concerns stemming from the deteriorating condition of the building currently in use. In a formal statement, the Office expressed that this difficult decision was made only after exhausting all other options. Despite repeatedly raising concerns over the building’s condition, no effective measures were taken to address the ongoing issues. As a result, the structure has now reached a critical point, deemed unfit and unsafe for both staff and the visiting public. “The safety, health, and well-being of our staff and the people of Tobago must remain a priority,” the statement read. It continued…“We cannot, in good conscience, continue to operate in an environment that poses such serious risks and undermines the integrity of the services we provide.” The Minority Leader assured the public that their commitment to serving the people of Tobago remains unwavering. Alternative means of communication and engagement will be made available in the interim as efforts are made to secure a safe and functional working environment. The Office has called on the relevant authorities to prioritise immediate intervention to ensure the continued delivery of services to the people of Tobago.