Eight THA officials fail to declare their assets
Stephon Nicholas
The Integrity Commission has published a list of non-compliant public officials for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
In 2022 Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Farley Augustine was named among the non-compliant officials for that year, but his name was off the list for that period in the new list.
Other THA officials who failed to declare for 2023 were:
Secretary for Settlements, Public Utilities and Rural Development Ian Pollard
Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development Trevor James
Secretary of Education, Research and Technology Zorisha Hackett
Assistant Secretary of Tourism Niall George
Assistant Secretary of Health,Wellness and Social Protection Megan Morrison
Minority Councillor Petal Daniel-Benoit.
Responding to questions from Newsday about his non-compliance, Morris said, “Since assuming public office in 2015, I have consistently met my obligations under the Integrity in Public Life Act. Regarding the current list, I am in active communication with the Integrity Commission and working to resolve this delay. The required documents will be submitted shortly.”
Newsday tried to contact Augustine for a comment on November 8, but he did not respond to a call and WhatsApp message up to press time.
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