Tobago to host Stand Your Ground consultations

Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says Tobago will be part of the ongoing consultations on the proposed Stand Your Ground legislation, as it could have implications for the island’s tourism sector.

“I expect that there will be consultations in Tobago, because there are implications for us, for our tourism sector,” Augustine told reporters.

He made it clear that the Tobago House of Assembly will not be hosting its own consultations. However, he said members of parliament will meet with residents to gather their opinions.

“At the end of the day, we are guided by what the public and what Tobagonians say and feel about the matter. We are not going to do any consultations ourselves, but certainly our members of parliament will engage in some consultations, because we will definitely want to know how Tobagonians feel on the matter,” he added.