Augustine promises to make Tobago more affordable

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Augustine promises to make Tobago more affordable

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Tobago PDP's Farley Augustine - Assembly Legislature Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) deputy leader Farley Augustine has promised to make Tobago affordable to the average citizen if his party is elected into power on December 6. Augustine, the PDP's choice for chief secretary, was speaking on Sunday during a PDP virtual campaign meeting. The Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside candidate has been advocating for greater opportunities for young people to own land. Augustine said the […]

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