“We Are All Responsible”: Chief Secretary Farley Augustine Clarifies Diwali Speech on Facebook Live

Scarborough, Tobago – October 22, 2024 – On Saturday, October 19th, the Tobago Hindu Society held its Diwali celebrations at the Lowlands Mall, where Chief Secretary Farley Augustine delivered the feature address. However, misinterpretations of aspects of his speech have caused public backlash, so Augustine took to Facebook Live to clarify what he said. His decision to address the public directly through social media highlights a commitment to clarifying his position and mitigating any further negative public reaction.