New THTI Board Installed
Instruments of appointments were presented to new board members of the Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (THTI) on Friday (November 15, 2019). In addition to its focus on tourism and hospitality, THTI will move towards broadening its academic offerings. The new board of THTI are Chairman Dr. Alison Williams, Vice Chairman Carlos Waldron, CEO Stephen […]
Blue Room to open for men
The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, in collaboration with the National Union of Government & Federated Workers (NUGFW), and BMEN, spearheaded by consultant Michael Stewart will launch the Blue Room in celebration of International Men’s Day on November 19, 2019. Data on cancers amongst men in Trinidad and Tobago shows that it is […]
Tobago 2020 Allocation
The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) will debate the island’s budgetary allocation later this month. On November 28th, the motion on Tobago’s budgetary allocation for fiscal 2020 will be tabled at the Assembly Legislature. Finance Secretary Joel Jack said post-budget retreats took place last month, initially with THA Secretaries and then with Secretaries, Administrators and […]
Digital Age Boom
Local institutions, including banks, are increasingly using digital platforms to grow their businesses. Last week, the Division of Finance and the Economy’s Financial Literary Secretariat held a breakfast meeting themed, ‘The Mobile Banking and Payment Revolution: Strengthening Financial Inclusion, Trust and Protection in an Increasingly Digital World.’ The event is part of the Division’s Finance […]
Aqua Warriors Win 6 Medals At Nationals
The Tobago YMCA Aqua Warriors competed at the Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) National Open Short Course Championships held from November 7th-10th at the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva. The three-member team brought home six overall medals (three gold and three silver) and a 2nd place overall high point trophy The […]
Community Champion Awards
Fifty-one Tobagonians received ‘Community Champions’ awards on November 7th at a ceremony hosted by the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour. The event was held in recognition of persons with outstanding service to the development of their communities. This year’s event also saw the first ever icon award being presented to stalwart Dr. […]