Cancer Centre Being Explored
Research into breast cancer is expected to start soon as Tobago moves towards improving its healthcare services. The project is seen as a way to map the possible causes of this type of cancer. The research will help policy-makers introduce programmes geared at earlier detection of the disease. The Division of Health, Wellness and Family […]
Upgrades for Shaw Park Gym
The Shaw Park Gym is being upgraded for the use of Tobago’s athletes. Upgrades will be made to the physical infrastructure, as well as the purchase of equipment. Secretary of Sport and Youth Affairs, Jomo Pitt said a policy for the use of the facility will be developed in conjunction with sporting organisations. “At no […]
Strive for Growth
Twelve emerging entrepreneurs are being encouraged to keep focusing on creating sustainable businesses. This is the advice from Administrator of the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour Cherryl-Ann Solomon. She was speaking yesterday (July 12) as the entrepreneurs received grant support from the Business Development Unit (BDU), which falls under the Community Development […]
Teachers Get Development Training
Tobago teachers will benefit two training workshops on child-friendly schools (CFS), hosted by the Schools Supervision Unit of the Division of Education, Innovation and Energy. The first workshop will take place over a three-day period (July 16-18). It will focus on instructional effectiveness in the student-centered classroom, which will equip participants to effectively implement principles […]
PE Training for Coaches
The skills of Tobago’s athletic coaches will be enhanced with a physical education programme designed to boost their knowledge. The training will run from July 25 to August 15. Secretary of Sport and Youth Affairs Jomo Pitt said this will benefit the island’s primary school students. “It is our intent to have our coaches assigned […]
Sport Grounds Get Lighting Upgrades
Several communities in Tobago have the benefit of lighted sporting grounds that allow them to host activities at night. But this has also brought the challenge of lights being left on all night. At yesterday’s (July 11) post Executive Council media briefing, Secretary of Sport Jomo Pitt said a number of these grounds are being […]