Health Responds to COVID-19
The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development held a media briefing on the Division’s response to the threat of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The panel members included Secretary of the Division Councillor Dr. Agatha Carrington, Acting County Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr. Tiffany Hoyte, Head of the Accident and Emergency Department – Scarborough […]
Cool Connections Programme
A Cool Connections Programme was launched on January 21 to encourage the island’s young people to make good life choices. Started by the Youth Department of the Division of Sport and Youth Affairs, the mentorship project will train young people to positively influence others to make the most appropriate lifestyle choices. “These ambassadors, in turn, […]
Keeping Carnival safe
The enjoyment of Carnival festivities, with its revelry, elaborate costuming, music and throngs of people, can only happen in a safe environment. This is why the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) spearheaded a Joint Operations Command for Carnival 2020. Along with other health and emergency stakeholders and volunteers, work to ensure the safety of all […]
Windward Afro Queen crowned
Seventeen-year-old Alliyah Sandy of Mason Hall was crowned Tobago Windward Afro Queen 2020 on February 22, from a field of eight contestants. It was her first pageant and she was elated. “I’m proud of myself because I worked hard, so I expected nothing less,” Sandy said. “I had a lot of support from family and […]
History Made!
The National Panorama Medium Conventional Bands Finals took place in Tobago for the first time on February 16th, 2020. The champion’s trophy went to NGC Couva Joylanders with their selection ‘Is My Turn’ arranged by Stefon West. It was the first-ever win for the Band which has been in existence since the 1950’s. Potential Symphony, […]
Health stats
The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment (DIQE) collaborated with the Surgical Ward Amputee Action Group (SWAAG) to host a Health Fair for the Moriah/ Mason Hall District at the District Office on February 11th. The project was held to educate employees on a range of health-related issues, facts and actions for chronic disease […]