Happy Anniversary TEMA
On March 9th, twenty-two years ago, the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) was established as the National Emergency Management Agency in accordance with the Tobago House of Assembly, Executive Council Minute No. 64 of March 09, 1998. TEMA is now known as one of the first responders when it comes to disaster and emergency management […]
Edu-Training at SGH
Education and training will intersect when students from the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine have the opportunity to do rotations and clerkships at the Scarborough General Hospital (SGH). Speaking at the formal launch of the clinical teaching at the SGH, Head of the Department of Clinical Medical Sciences at UWI Dr. Nelleen Baboolal […]
Spotlight on Mental Health
EMPAC Counselling & Consultancy hosted a Women’s Healing & Empowerment Seminar at the Lowlands Multipurpose Centre on March 8th. The seminar provided women with psycho-spiritual health information, including practical strategies to deal with debilitating emotional issues. It featured presentations on ‘Women and Depression’ by Renee Myers and ‘Healing from Rejection, Abandonment and Failure’ by Apostle […]
Workplace Safety
The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development is advising citizens on how they can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace in order to protect themselves and customers. It advises that employees: Keep workplaces clean and hygienic. Promote regular hand-washing and good respiratory hygiene. Stay at home when sick until they are better […]
Survey of Women And Children
The launch of a training programme for a Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) took place on March 2nd at the Central Statistical Office (CSO), Port of Spain. The survey will be conducted for the collection of data on women and children in Trinidad and Tobago, as a basis for policy decisions and programme interventions. Statistician […]
Stay Safe on The Road
According to key facts provided by the World Health Organization, approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment is asking Tobagonians to stay aware and alert on the island’s roadways. In addition to drivers being encouraged to drive safely, the Division […]