Tobago Program Canceled Amid Worker Crisis | Trinidad and Tobago News

Tobago’s ten-on, ten-off employment program has been scrapped, leaving over a thousand workers in limbo as they face financial ruin amid back-to-school costs and fears of crime. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says displaced staff are eligible for about 700 permanent roles soon—but critics slam the timing, calling it reckless and urging immediate action. While some trust the government’s plan to weed out underperformers, others warn permanent staff are already overwhelmed, and political opponents accuse the administration of using the program as a political pawn without real solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07eae772462aebdc