The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) will hold its pivotal elections on January 12, 2026, as formally announced by Chief Secretary and Tobago People’s Party (TPP) leader Farley Augustine. The declaration came during the party’s candidate unveiling ceremony at Scarborough’s Calypso Rose Boulevard on December 1, where Augustine addressed an assembly of enthusiastic supporters.
Augustine revealed he has formally notified Prime Minister Keith Rowley of the election date, with both leaders subsequently advising the President of Trinidad and Tobago. The presidential election writ is anticipated to be officially issued around December 5, 2025, initiating the formal electoral process.
Despite the energized crowd at the campaign event, Augustine delivered a pragmatic message about electoral realities. He emphatically stated that large gatherings do not automatically translate to electoral success, emphasizing that ‘votes win elections, not crowds.’ The TPP leader outlined an intensive grassroots strategy, committing to door-to-door outreach and direct voter engagement across Tobago’s constituencies.
Augustine expressed confidence in securing all 15 contested seats in the legislative body, underscoring his party’s dedication to mobilizing substantial voter turnout through personalized engagement with every Tobagonian household. The upcoming election represents a critical political event for Tobago’s autonomous governance structure, with potential implications for the island’s developmental trajectory and relationship with the central Trinidadian government.