Ex-Chairman of the Tobago Organization of the People Lionel Coker confirmed he has submitted an application for membership to the Independent Liberal Party. Mr. Coker explained that after serious thought he has submitted his application for membership to Jack Warner’s party, the ILP.

The ILP intends to contest all seats in the next general election, 2 of which are in Tobago. We spoke to one of the Tobago representatives about this political development. Tobago two seats in the past have played an integral role in the determining which party controls our parliament.

Chief Secretary Orville London spoke to some members of the media about Mr. Warner’s victory. Mr. London explained that the electorate’s choice must first be respected and the result signals to political parties that they should do some analysis and introspection.

There will be a complete security overhaul of the country’s coastal areas, National Security Minister Jack Warner said in Tobago. Warner said for far too long illegal activities have been taking place along the shores of Tobago.