The Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly, Farley Chavez Augustine, has announced that he and his wife Taky-Ana Nedd- Augustine, are expecting their first child. He used Instagram to share the news. In his post, Mr Augustine shared why the news had such special meaning to him and his wife.

He also paid a glowing tribute to his wife and mother for their support in his life and career.

“I use to jokingly tell my mother that I will have my first child in time for her retirement so I will get free babysitting.

Yesterday on the anniversary of her death, I couldn’t help but stay in bed all day and think about the fact that she would have retired earlier this year just in time for the blessings of a new baby. But no use weeping over what could have been when there is plenty joy in embracing what is.

Ten months into marriage and it has all been a blessing. Having @ana.nedd by my side has been the greatest win.

Today as we prepare to receive our first baby (of hopefully many 😜), we solicit your prayers more than ever. Prayers for a healthy new born and prayers that we will figure this all out. Having a new baby in a home where we are called for an already demanding leadership portfolio will no doubt be a challenge.”

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