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  • 7 weeks ago

Political Leader of the People's National Movement, Pennelope Beckles, is pushing back against comments made by Tobago People's Party leader Farley Augustine, cautioning him to stay out of PNM affairs.

Her response follows remarks attributed to Augustine in a newspaper article, where he reportedly stated that Tobago is "not available" to her.

Ms. Beckles was speaking on Saturday during the PNM's launch of candidates for the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly election, held at the Magdalena Grand.

Elizabeth Williams reports.

Transcript
00:00You would have read in an article, Farley Knox's pretty penny. But let me just tell
00:10Farley something, eh? Stay out of PNM business. Addressing hundreds of supporters gathered at
00:16the Magdalena Grant, Ms. Beckles said comments from the Tobago People's Party leader will
00:22inappropriate, stressing that the PNM remains focused on its internal affairs and the upcoming
00:29election. She also stressed the party's current position in Tobago, noting that despite having
00:35only one representative in the now-dissolved THA, the PNM remains determined and resilient.
00:43The PNM political leader expressed confidence that the party would regain its footing,
00:49telling supporters that the party is preparing for a strong return to leadership in Tobago.
00:55This is a party that has a symbol called the balisee. If you chop it down, it grows back.
01:02If you burn it, it grows back. And we will continue as the People's National Movement.
01:09And come the 12th of January, we are going to return to the Tobago House of Assembly.
01:16Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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