Tourism Secretary Criticizes Budget: Tashia Burris Labels Government’s Plan “Anti-Tobago” and “Anti-Development”

Scarborough, Tobago – October 1, 2024 – Secretary for the Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation, Tashia Burris, has voiced strong criticism of the government’s recent budget, labelling it as “anti-Tobago” and “anti-development.” She emphasized the ongoing challenges faced by the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that while many discuss the impact of the virus, they often overlook the subsequent rise in living costs. Burris’s comments highlight a significant point of political contention regarding the adequacy of the national budget’s allocation for Tobago’s development and its economic recovery efforts.