The ruling Progressive Democratic Patriots in Tobago is setting up an office of Deputy Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly.

This is a first for Tobago.

The announcement came as Chief Secretary Farley Augustine delivered a $3.97 billion dollar Budget yesterday.

He said among the responsibilities of the office would be the issue of autonomy for Tobago.

He also announced a Tobago outpost will be located in Port of Spain.

Mr. Augustine revisited the Finance Minister’s mid-year Budget.

He said the island is unfairly treated and it was a breach of law.

Addressing the Chamber, Chief Secretary Augustine told of some of the gains of his administration.

He also called for the determination of the island’s Maritime boundaries and a review of the energy revenue sharing agreement between the islands.