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Thu, December 12, 2024

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ] - Trinidad Express Newspapers

UNC stands in Tobago's way again

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Tobago a pivotal 'battleground' in election

UNC stands in Tobago's way again

^{Published on 2024-12-12 00:21:18 - Trinidad Express Newspapers}

The two Tobago autonomy bills which were jointly conceived and created will now jointly meet their demise.Although the Tobago Island Government bill was passed, it was contingent on the passage

The article from the Trinidad Express discusses the ongoing political tensions between the United National Congress (UNC) and the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) in Tobago. The PDP, led by Watson Duke, has accused the UNC of obstructing their efforts to gain political ground in Tobago. This conflict stems from the recent local government elections where the PDP felt that the UNC's participation split the vote, potentially costing them seats. Duke has criticized the UNC for not supporting the PDP's push for autonomy and self-governance in Tobago, suggesting that the UNC's actions are more about maintaining power than fostering genuine political change or development in the region. The article highlights the frustration within the PDP ranks and the broader implications for Tobagonian politics, where local issues and autonomy are central themes.

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