Farmers Now Have Access to Disaster Relief Loans
A Disaster Loan Relief Programme has been established to aid farmers in their recovery from damages to their crops caused by natural disasters. Secretary of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Hayden Spencer said this will help farmers recover in the event of a natural disaster. “In the past, you know farmers would have been faced […]
ADB Loans Bring Prospect of Big Agri Gains
Tobago’s youth are being encouraged to make the best of the opportunities currently available in the agriculture sector. This advice came from Secretary of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Hayden Spencer during Wednesday’s (July 18) post Executive Council media briefing. Recently, the THA’s Business Development Unit (BDU) and the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) hosted a […]
‘Cool Kids’ Get Taste of Heritage
The participants of the Cool Kids Camp got a lesson in culture yesterday at the Courland Heritage Park (July 19), where they attended the Black Rock Sea Festival. The event is part of the Tobago Heritage Festival. The Camp, for children ages 5-11, is hosted by the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour. […]
Rain Proof System for Market will Ensure Customer Comfort
Heavy rainfall has been posing a challenge to vendors at the new temporary market facility at Shaw Park. But Secretary of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries Hayden Spencer said the issue is being addressed to ensure vendors and customers are comfortable when it rains. “I would have indicated to the vendors [that] we would have […]
Health Sector Getting Disease Research Support
Tobago’s health sector has been boosted in recent months through partnerships with various organisations. And at a welcome reception for Members of the Trinbago Progressive Association of the USA (TPA), Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said her Division’s relationship with the organisation will help boost the sector. “The Division will […]
Tobago’s Heritage Full of Untapped Potential
One major inspiration behind the 2018 Tobago Heritage Festival’s opening night celebrations was to showcase the legacy of the island’s ancestors. The event opened on Friday (July 13), bringing friends, families and visitors in one space to experience Tobago’s beautiful culture and unique heritage. And Secretary of Tourism, Culture and Transportation Nadine Stewart-Phillips said it […]