Tobago Workers Face Contract End | Trinidad and Tobago News

Over 1,000 workers on a ten-on, ten-off schedule with Tobago’s infrastructure division just had their contracts ended — but don’t panic, the Chief Secretary says this is part of a phased transition to permanent roles. He’s frustrated by delays, especially since another division already converted 150 workers permanently, and he’s now racing to fill nearly 700 vacancies before the fiscal year ends. A new seven-person committee was even formed just to get the vacancy list approved — and yes, he’s pushing back against cost-cutting claims, noting the program pumped cash directly into the local economy. Priority goes to existing Assembly staff, with entry-level roles filling most of the gaps — and no credit for seniority for those coming from other programs. Efficiency is key, and he’s determined to get it right. 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/520a1a8f4a5c6f94