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Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says he will announce in the coming days a new international flight to Tobago by Caribbean Airlines which will deepen the island's tourism thrust.
He spoke with TV6'S Elizabeth Williams.
Transcript
00:00We have some surprises coming up with Caribbean Airlines, which we will announce in May.
00:08And we'll be happy to announce in May because we'll be seeing some deepening partnerships
00:15for our tourism product and direct flights to Tobago from other international territories.
00:21Will that be Toronto?
00:22That is coming up, right?
00:25I expect the team sometime next week to sign.
00:30And once all contractual obligations are signed, then we'll be free to announce.
00:36Mr. Agustin said under the UNC, things are working in favor of Tobago.
00:42We have seen things happen for us in Tobago that for some reason could not happen before.
00:49Look at the issue with an export license for Sturley Park.
00:55Look at how long we have been clamoring for that.
00:58And we just could not get it.
01:00We got it in less than a year.
01:03Agustin said the communication with central government is better today.
01:07And the TPP decided not to be a part of cabinet at this time, despite the initial offer from the
01:13prime minister.
01:14Again, we are not part of cabinet, but we acknowledge that there is friendship.
01:20We acknowledge that there is respect.
01:22We acknowledge that we do communicate much more frequently with the central government than before.
01:28And we acknowledge that our MPs are treated with a great deal of respect at the parliament.
01:35And that has resulted in measurable gains for Tobago.
01:38Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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