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Additionally, PNM Political Leader Pennelope Beckles says unanswered questions about the military radar in Tobago should weigh on voters' minds, challenging conflicting statements from the Government and TPP leader Farley Augustine. Elizabeth Williams reports.
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00:00Because you cannot separate what happens in the THC and what happens in central government.
00:08Now the chief secretary said he knew nothing about it.
00:12I am not going to comment on whether or not he knew or he didn't.
00:17But I will say this, as you decide who you support on the 12th, that radar issue is a very important one in you making up your mind.
00:30Speaking at the launch of PNM candidates for the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly election,
00:36Beckles pointed to what she described as conflicting positions taken by Prime Minister Kamala Passat-Bissessa
00:43and the chief secretary, Fahli Akustin, on the military radar installed at the A&R Robinson International Airport.
00:51Beckles said Tobago Nians have not been clearly told why the island was chosen as the preferred location for the radar.
00:59Beckles referenced statements made by Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander,
01:05arguing that too many untruths have been told and clarity is still lacking.
01:10Except you heard the Minister of Homeland Security tell you
01:18at Karani Swamp, the radar in Tobago was able to help them to know it had drugs.
01:33You hear a lie?
01:34Beckles said the matter must be fully addressed before Tobagonians head to the polls,
01:39as she called on voters to carefully examine the handling of national security issues affecting the island.
01:47Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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