Courtesy Call by Her Honour Mrs. Deborah Thomas-Felix, President of the Industrial Court


Her Honour Mrs. Deborah Thomas-Felix, President of the Industrial Court, paid a courtesy call to the Division of Finance and the Economy while attending to business on the island.

During her visit, she discussed plans for the construction of the Industrial Court in Tobago with the Deputy Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance and the Economy, Assemblyman Joel Jack. Additionally, Mrs. Thomas-Felix shared her vision for the inclusion of training facilities that will also be made available to the Assembly.

Secretary Jack expressed excitement about an annex Industrial Court on the island, and was also heartened by Mrs. Thomas-Felix’s eagerness to collaborate with the Assembly, towards training Tobagonians on industrial relations best practices.

On behalf of Secretary Jack and the entire Finance Family we wish Her Honour all the best, and look forward to welcoming her and her entire team to Tobago in the near future.

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Post Executive Council Media Briefing (Fiscal 2022 Exercise for Tobago)


Deputy Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance and the Economy, Assemblyman Joel Jack was at the Post Executive Council Media Briefing on July 28th 2021.

One of the areas addressed was the fiscal 2022 exercise for Tobago, guided by the Estimates submitted by Divisions of the Assembly as well as recommendations shared by various stakeholders in the Consultation sessions.

The information is presently being collated for onward transmission to the Minister of Finance, in order to inform the preparation of the Draft Estimates for Tobago pursuant to Section 42(2) of the Tobago House of Assembly Act 40 of 1996.

Details in the clip below.

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Post Executive Council Media Briefing (Reduced Rates)

In his appearance at the Post Executive Council Media Briefing on July 28th 2021, Deputy Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance and the Economy, Assemblyman Joel Jack announced reduced rates at the COVE Eco-Industrial Business Park between 43-44% as well as additional incentive packages for lease land space at COVE.

Secretary Jack also highlighted the waiver of rental fees for tenants at Assembly-owned properties including the Milford Road Esplanade, and BDU rental spaces. Additionally, a general review of current rental fees is in train as part of the overall strategy to assist the recovery of the private sector on the island.

Details in the clip below.

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