Tobago House of Assembly Seeks $4.12 Billion Budget to Anchor Results-Based Governance

The Tobago House of Assembly is requesting a $4.12 billion allocation for fiscal 2027, with Secretary of Finance Petal-Ann Roberts framing the spend around a shift toward results-based governance and longer-term economic resilience for the island.

The request comes as the national government under Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar weighs spending priorities and continues quieter discussions on a Venezuela energy track. For Tobago, the budget pitch leans on accountability and measurable outcomes rather than headline project counts.

What this means for you: if you have business, property, or family ties in Tobago, the budget signals where public investment and service delivery may be concentrated next year, with the THA emphasizing performance over volume.

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Guardian, Trinidad Express.