Tobago is Not Off the Hook

THA Chief Secretary Hon. Ancil K. Dennis at the Victor E. Bruce Financial Complex (2021). Worldwide, countries continue to grapple with an unpredictable pandemic that has resulted in over 3.2 million deaths.  “We continue to be in a pandemic. We continue to be threatened by a virus and so we must adhere to the restrictions,” […]

Keeping Turtles Safe

TOBAGO: A turtle glides underwater. Image courtesy Dave Elliot, Underwater Photographer Tobago is home to three major species of sea turtles—the Giant Leatherback, the Green turtle and the Hawksbill. Turtles are important to the environment as they help to create a balance in the ecosystem, for example the Leatherback turtles help in maintaining the jellyfish […]

The Constitution (Amendment) (Tobago Self-Government) Bill 2020

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS APRIL 30TH-MAY 3RD 2021 The Joint Select Committee of Parliament dealing with Tobago Self Government will be holding public meetings and wants to hear from you! Scheduled meetings: Friday April 30th and Saturday May 1st, at the Victor E. Bruce Financial Complex Scarborough from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A virtual meeting will […]

Solid As A Rock – URP Expands Its Offerings

URP employee, Dexter Cox, installs paver blocks at a home in Calder Hall. During the pandemic, people are not only spending significantly more time at home, they are using this time to beautify their immediate environment in order to make it more comfortable for themselves and their families. Worldwide, homeowners are investing more in home […]

Hurricane Preparedness

The Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is advising Tobagonians to prepare ahead of time for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season. Securing infrastructure is one aspect of an emergency preparedness plan, as strong, gusty winds are commonly experienced during severe storm conditions such as a hurricane. Ahead of an incoming storm, trim the trees on your […]

Tobago Self-Government

Members of the Joint Select Committee meet to discuss Tobago’s Self-Government Bill (December 2018). Equality between the islands and the right of Tobagonians to determine their political, economic, social, and cultural development are among the areas of focus for Tobago’s Self-Government. Prior to the submission of the bill by the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) […]