Anna Ramdass
(Trinidad Express) – Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Farley Augustine said yesterday that despite the absence of an Opposition, there will be no “dictators” under his administration.
Augustine assured the public that despite his party holding all 15 districts, there will be no abuse of power.
“I want you to know that giving us all 15 seats will not result in us abusing you, will not result in us becoming elected dictators, but will allow for us to introduce measures without being stymied by those who are anti-Tobagonian and will ensure that Tobago sees progress along a trajectory that leads to the greatest little island on the planet,” he said.
His promise came as legislation is set to be debate in the Trinidad Parliament today for a historic expansion of the THA Executive Council.
Augustine said the expanded legislature will include a Secretary of Legal Affairs, with attorney Adanna Joseph-Wallace appointed to serve in a role equivalent to Attorney General to the Assembly.
The Tobago House of Assembly (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is listed on Parliament’s Order Paper for debate today and paves the way for the appointment of additional secretaries within the THA.
