00:00Madam President, it is worth highlighting here that among the documents tabled today are the Tobago Houses of Assembly's financial statements for the financial years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
00:20Additionally, it is important for me to note that the financial statements for 2024 are currently being finalized and is expected to be tabled before the end of fiscal 2025.
00:33Finance Secretary Petalan Roberts, as she tabled the documents at the Assembly Chamber on Monday, she said the process was not only a great accomplishment, but one of accountability to the people of Tobago.
00:47This novel achievement reflects a high standard of accountability, professionalism and a commitment to fiscal transparency.
00:56The significance of this development is unprecedented, as the Assembly will be up to date in its financial reporting requirement.
01:05She said what the present THA has done in three and a half years, the PNM could not do in 21.
01:12She said it was a testimony of the THA's commitment to public accountability, transparency and good governance.
01:21This is indeed historic.
01:23As for the first time in the history of the Tobago House of Assembly, our financial statements are completed, publicized and ready for audit.
01:32Madam President, this achievement is loudly saying to Tobago unions that the PNM, what the PNM administration could not do during their 21 years in office.
01:50This administration led by the Honorable Chief Secretary and with the Secretary of Finance, Trade and the Economy, myself, we have done it in merely three and a half years.
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