Chief Secretary’s Speech on the occasion of the 60th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Before the birth of our nation, a dream stirred deep in the hearts of our people. A dream to build a brighter future with more hope, and inclusion, than the rear-view of our colonial past. This dream fuelled a push for greater local representation; an intense struggle for universal suffrage; and perhaps the most significant […]
Forecasting The Day
The Main Ridge Forest Reserve was established in 1765 to protect the watershed (2019). It’s been a rainy week in Tobago and there’s no doubt that we are in the rainy season. The rainy season is an annual period of higher than average rainfall. When there is a higher degree of rainfall, it’s important to prepare […]
TIC Opens – Collaboration Over Competition
THA Chief Secretary Hon. Farley Augustine (2022). Business Resilience is the theme for this year’s Trade and Investment Convention (TIC). The event has over 130 exhibitors from various countries and business sectors. During the Convention’s opening night (August 24th), THA Chief Secretary Hon. Farley Augustine said there were both external factors that affected business operations, […]
Tobago Independence Celebrations
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Trinidad and Tobago, the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) will host a series of events across the island. It starts with the Shonari Richardson Art Exhibition: “Nostalgia: A Diamond Jubilee through the Visual Lens.” The exhibition will be hosted at the Shaw Park Complex on […]
Nostalgia—An Art Exhibition
Shonari Richardson poses next to a self-portrait in Spring Garden (2022). Shonari Richardson poses next to two self-portraits. On the left, the artist masked-up during the COVID-19 pandemic and on the right, a portrait depicting thermal imaging during the pandemic. Art promotes expression and creativity, provides historical context, and can lead to thoughtful cultural discussions. […]
Media launch for Carnival 2022
Who could resist the media launch that revealed the logo and calendar of events for Tobago Carnival 2022? The event took place today (August 17th) at the Shaw Park Complex and was attended by Tourism Secretary Councillor Tashia Burris and Chairman of the Tobago Carnival Committee Meisha Trim. Live performances, ole time and modern Carnival costuming, and […]