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Eye Screenings A ‘Resounding Success’
More than 340 people participated in the first week of free eye screening, which is being held in Tobago in recognition of World Sight Day. Screenings began on October 1 at Gulf City Mall, Lowlands, and were also held at various locations. This week, a team of optometrists will conduct

Sandals Project To Bring Significant Investment
The Sandals Resort Project is expected to bring in significant investment opportunities and revenue to Tobago. That’s according to Secretary of Finance and the Economy Joel Jack, who provided an update on plans for the resort, which were outlined in the fiscal 2019 budget presentation. “The Minister [Colm Imbert] indicated

Budget Brings Hope
In the wake of Monday’s (October 1) national budget, Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles is hopeful that there are opportunities for development in Tobago over the next fiscal year. The budget, read by Finance Minister Colm Imbert, allocated $2.29 billion to Tobago for fiscal 2019, up from $2.1936 billion in the

Tourism TV Show To Kick Off Awareness Campaign
Community Tourism Awareness Campaign activities will kick off soon with a tourism education TV series. It is the first of a slate of events to boost the awareness and participation of communities in the industry and is expected to begin within the next two weeks. Secretary of Tourism, Culture and

Enhancing Tourism
Culture can enhance Tobago’s tourism product. Secretary of Tourism, Culture and Transportation Nadine Stewart-Phillips said the Performing Arts Training Programme is one area that can support the growth of culture. “…This programme was launched in May 2018, and this is geared towards the professional preparation of performers in music, dance,

Tobago Celebrates Older Persons
“Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions”. That was the theme of the International Day of the Older Persons. And it’s being described as “fitting” by Secretary of Health Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington because of the social and medical challenges facing senior citizens. These include elder abuse, loneliness and
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