Carnival 2017
Mas takes over Scarborough J’Ouvert in Roxborough It was a large street party as J’Ouvert and the beginning of the two day carnival celebrations in Tobago was held in the village of Roxborough. Early Monday morning (February 27, 2017), revellers celebrated into daylight. Winward Afro Queen Show and Calypso Monarch competition It was a night […]
Transition to ‘take time’ as CEPEP moved
Restoring pride in family and community. That’s the aim of Marslyn Melville-Jack, Secretary of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour. The Division, previously the Division of Community Development and Culture, is in a period of transition as it gets ready to accept four new units, including the Community-based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (CEPEP). The […]
Inter-department Personality and Calypso Monarch
The annual Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Inter-department Personality and Calypso Monarch competition took place last week (February 16, 2017) at Shaw Park Complex. The event is a celebration of beauty and music. For the second straight year, the men triumphed, as Division of Finance and Economy representative Travis Sebro won the Personality Competition and took home […]
Economy, productivity are priorities, Chief Secretary tells Chamber
Economic development is one key area where Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles is placing his focus. And aside from the traditional tourism mainstays, the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) will also be focusing on a few other industries. “In the short term, our position is we’re seeking to develop the economy of Tobago in a way […]
Tourism Authority will revitalise sector
The Tobago House of Assembly’s approval to establish a Tobago Tourism Authority is a big step towards rejuvenating the tourism sector. So says Secretary of the Division of Tourism, Culture and Transportation, Nadine Stewart-Phillips. During Wednesday’s (February 15) post Executive Council media briefing, Stewart-Phillips confirmed that the decision was taken by the Executive Council. “Although […]
EU Delegation meets Assembly Secretaries
The Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour hosted a meeting between representatives of the Tobago House of Assembly and a European Union delegation at it’s Glen Road, Scarborough offices on Monday (February 13, 2017). The meeting included Community Development Secretary Marslyn Melville-Jack, Assistant Secretary in the Division Shomari Hector, Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries […]