TOBAGO – Political activities intensified on December 19 as multiple parties formally submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly elections. The process unfolded at the Glamorgan Multipurpose Facility, where Tobago People’s Party (TPP) leadership, including Political Leader Farley Augustine, Deputy Political Leader Faith Brebnor, and Orlando Kerr, arrived to complete their electoral documentation.
The nomination filing attracted visible public engagement, with numerous TPP supporters gathering outside the facility to demonstrate their political allegiance. The event marks a significant procedural milestone in Tobago’s electoral calendar, setting the stage for competitive political contests.
Beyond the TPP, the nomination process involved multiple other political organizations. The People’s National Movement, Innovative Democratic Alliance, Tobago Liberation Movement, Class Action Reform Movement, and Unity of the People all participated in the December 19 nomination filing, indicating a broad and diverse political field.
The Tobago House of Assembly elections are scheduled for January 12, when voters will determine the composition of the autonomous governing body that administers local affairs on the island. This election represents a critical democratic exercise for Tobago’s political future and governance direction.