Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar cut the ribbon to declare the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort officially open. According to the Prime Minister this four star resort is currently rated number one in Tobago and number two in Trinidad and Tobago. The official opening ceremony took place on the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Tobago in the Colibri ballroom of the beach resort.

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Hope after Sandals
Some individuals have stated that Sandals would have encouraged more direct airlift as well as other investors to the island. A month after the hotel giant’s withdrawal; questions linger about the future of the tourism industry. The Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association remains hopeful but knows there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. Here is more.

THA 6TH PLENARY SITTING – PART 2
Members of the 2017 – 2021 Session:
Presiding Officer – Dr. Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus
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Assemblyman Kelvin Charles- Member for Black Rock/Whim/Spring Garden
Assemblyman Joel Jack –Member for Bacolet/Mt. St. George
Assemblyman Marslyn Melville-Jack – Member for Scarborough/Calder Hall
Assemblyman Ancil Dennis – Member for Buccoo/Mt. Pleasant
Assemblyman Marisha Osmond – Member for Plymouth/Golden Lane
Assemblyman Clarence Jacob – Member for Canaan/Bon Accord
Assemblyman Sheldon Cunningham – Member for Providence/Mason Hall/Moriah
Assemblyman Jomo Pitt – Member for Lambeau/Signal Hill
Assemblyman Shomari Hector – Member for Bethel/Mt. Irvine
Assemblyman Hayden Spencer – Member for Goodwood/Belle Garden West
Assemblyman Watson Duke – Member for Belle Garden East/Roxborough/Delaford
Assemblyman Farley Augustine – Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside
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Councillor Kwesi Des Vignes
Councillor Dr. Agatha Carrington
Councillor Nadine Stewart-Phillips
Councillor Dr. Faith B.Yisrael
ORDER OF BUSINESS
PRAYERS
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE OF A NEW MEMBER
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER
ASSEMBLY BILLS SENT BACK FROM CABINET
ASSEMBLY LAWS BROUGHT BACK FROM PARLIAMENT
PETITIONS
PAPERS
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS FROM:
Dispute Resolution Commission
Select Committees
QUESTIONS TO SECRETARIES
Questions for Oral Answer
QUESTION NO. 1 TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY
(By the Minority Councillor)
What specific actions have been taken by the Executive Council to treat with the crisis situation on the Sea Bridge?
Question No 1 was deferred from May 25, 2017
QUESTION NO. 2 TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY
(By the Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside)
The hairpin bend on the road to Charlotteville and the absence of effective railings have resulted in accidents and deaths (with an accident as recent as May 16th 2017).
What is the Executive Council’s plan for making the road descending to Charlotteville safer?
Question No 2 was deferred from May 25, 2017
QUESTION NO. 3 TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY
(By the Member for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside)
Given that many Tobagonians cannot acquire Titles for their properties and consequently cannot use their lands for investments, what is the position of the Executive Council on the implementation of the current property tax regime in Tobago?
Question No 3 was deferred from May 25, 2017
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE TO MOVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY ON DEFINITE MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
STATEMENTS BY SECRETARIES OR ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
MOTIONS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OR SITTINGS OF THE ASSEMBLY AND MOVED BY A SECRETARY OR ASSISTANT SECRETARY
PUBLIC BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL BUSINESS
MOTION
The debate of the following Motion which was in progress when the House adjourned on Thursday 22nd June, 2017 will be resumed.
BE IT RESOLVED that this House approve the Draft Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure respecting all functions of the Tobago House of Assembly for the financial year October 01, 2017 to September 30, 2018, copies of which were laid on the table, at an earlier stage of the proceedings.
(By the Secretary of Finance and the Economy)
PRIVATE BUSINESS
(p) MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT

Tobago Hoop of Life players express disgust
Some Players have expressed their disgust at what they deem the lack of professionalism by the organizers of the Hoop of Life Community Basketball League.

Concerned TOP Members meet again
Concerned members of the Tobago Organization of the People met for a second time and have agreed upon several measures which they hope will aid in the revival of the party.

Fishermen cry, “Imposters onboard”
Impostors on board!!! That’s the cry of one fisherman as he says that there is now a rush by persons claiming that they are fishermen in order to capitalise on the compensation money from Petro- Canada. Several years ago, the international oil drilling company Petro Canada conducted a seismic survey in the waters of Tobago.

BDU Showcases Success
The Business Development Unit recently held a fair at Market Square in Scarborough, showcasing a number of business that have been successful, after receiving one of their many grants. A number of businesses came out to be a part of the Business Development Unit’s Business fair.