Tropical Storm Tomas
As of Midnight 31st October, 2010 the government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has DISCONTINUED the Tropical Storm Warning for Tobago and Grenada. This came into effect immediately as the Metrological Service of Trinidad and Tobago issued Advisory #12. However due to the existence of the feeder band from Hurricane Tomas, severe weather […]
German Ambassador Stefan Schlüter pays a courtesy call on Chief Secretary Orville London
German Ambassador Stefan Schlüter and Mr. Patrick Dankou, German Person of Trust, paid a courtesy call on Chief Secretary Orville London at his Calder Hall office this morning. Also, present was Assemblyman Oswald Williams, Secretary of Tourism and Transportation. Ambassador Schlüter and Chief Secretary London discussed a range of issues pertaining to tourism in Tobago, […]
Chief Secretary Orville London extends condolences to the Thompson family
On behalf of the people of Tobago, I extend sincere condolences to the Thompson family and the people of Barbados, on the passing of the Rt. Honourable David Thompson, late Prime Minister of Barbados. In recent months, we have observed and admired Prime Minister Thompson’s courage and dignity as this relatively young leader coped with […]
Wages for URP Workers in the Bank
Cheques for all affected daily paid workers and workers in the Unemployment Relief Programme have been deposited into Banks so that all workers should have been paid today 21st October 2010, assured Assistant Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Utilities Gary Melville. Mr Melville said that the situation is regrettable and announced that a forensic audit […]
Finance Secretary to Lay Financial Statement Year Ending 2009 in House
“I breathe a sigh of relief, because finally we have caught up. We are perhaps the only institution except the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago that can say – yes our financial statements are up-to-date”, said Dr London as he announced that he will lay the THA Financial Statement for year ending 2009, at […]
THA Awards $2.8 Million for New Scholarship for Tertiary Education
The THA has decided to award $2.8 million for funding of new applicants to the Financial Assistance Programme, with about half of the funding to be used within Fiscal 2010-2011, announced the Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development. He added that in the next Fiscal Year, the Assembly will continue to support those Tobago students […]