Tobago Celebrates Older Persons
“Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions”. That was the theme of the International Day of the Older Persons. And it’s being described as “fitting” by Secretary of Health Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington because of the social and medical challenges facing senior citizens. These include elder abuse, loneliness and ill health. “Research has indicated […]
Mechanical Unit Wins ‘Recyclemania’
The Mechanical Unit of the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment walked away with the title during the recent internal “Recyclemania” competition. The competition, which started in June, is part of the Department of the Environment’s ongoing efforts to create environmental awareness and sensitivity across the island. In all, nine units competed within the […]
Monday Is Plant Clinic Day
If you have a green thumb, or are getting into plant care, having healthy plants is very important. The Division of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries is inviting the public to come to Plant Clinic Day every Monday to get free diagnosis of diseased or infested plants. Participants will also get advice on the appropriate treatment […]
Training In Tobago
Fifty Tobagonian Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service recruits are now in training on the island. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last Tuesday (September 25) among the Fire Service, the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour, and the Argyle Village Council at the Division’s conference room. The signing means […]
Brand New Branding
Destination Tobago is being rebranded. Secretary of Tourism, Culture and Transportation Nadine Stewart-Phillips said the sector will play a major role in revitalising the national economy. “One of the first steps in this new dispensation commenced with the establishment of two separate entities, [which] is to lead the revitalisation of tourism in respective jurisdictions, an […]
Training For Cancer Research Staff
The Elizabeth Quamina Cancer Registry will provide training for data collectors and research officers in Tobago. This was among the decisions agreed to when Registrar at the Dr. Elizabeth Quamina Cancer Registry, Marjorie Lamont-Greene paid a courtesy visit to Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington yesterday (September 27) at the Division’s office […]