Augustine sworn in as THA’s fifth chief secretary

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Augustine sworn in as THA’s fifth chief secretary

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News THANK YOU: Newly-sworn Chief Secretary Farley Augustine acknowledges supporters after he took the oath of office at the Assembly Legislature in Scarborough, Tobago on Thursday. With him is councillor Tashia Burris. - Jeff K. Mayers Farley Chavez Augustine has been sworn in as the Tobago House of Assembly's fifth chief secretary. Augustine, who is a deputy political leader of the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP), along with political leader Watson Duke […]

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