Y-Zones to Expand Programmes
During the summer vacation, Y-Zones in Tobago hosted a number of training programmes. And Secretary of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour Marslyn Melville-Jack said the Division will also lend support in terms of life skills training. “The OSH Department will also be doing basic lifesaving skills, something that I know will come in very […]
Tourism Agency Offering Certification
Tourism businesses are being advised to obtain their Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Industry Certification (TTTIC). The TTTIC is a national certification programme designed to assess whether tourism operators meet national quality standards. This means meeting the minimum requirements related to the product or service, including but not limited to regulations, equipment, infrastructure, competence and management, […]
Change Fee Review
A Joint Committee between the THA and Caribbean Airlines Limited has been set up to review and evaluate the $50 change fee on the domestic air bridge. The change fee was introduced on December 12, 2017, and applies to passengers who would like to change their confirmed tickets to another flight or date. The committee […]
Y-Zone Success
Nearly 100 youth completed their respective courses in the Y-Zone programmes recently. Communities across Tobago participated in Y-Zone training programmes geared towards building sustainable development. Participants learned the basics in broadcast media, mixology, garment construction, cosmetology and other skills. They graduated on September 6. Secretary of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour Marslyn Melville-Jack said […]
Secondary School Art Competition Begins
The annual Secondary Schools Art Competition is open for submissions. The top 12 entries will receive up to $30,000 in prizes. Their artwork will also earn a spot in the 2019 edition of the Chief Secretary’s calendar. The competition is open to secondary school students only, and the deadline for submission is October 31. Application […]
A Chance to Learn
Sharing knowledge about Tobago’s wildlife to the next generation is important. It’s also the inspiration behind Je’Nature Farm and Nature Park in Calder Hall. The park was created to allow guests to learn about Tobago’s wildlife. It’s a concept that Je’vaughn Arnold, a recent National Youth Award winner for agriculture, and co-owner Khudine Wiltshire worked […]