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Tobago Set For Tertiary Expansion
More tertiary education programmes will soon be available to Tobagonians. The Tobago House of Assembly is in discussions with the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) with the aim of extending the list of available programmes. Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles said the intention is to bring programmes that are most
Focus Group Data To Help Combat Poverty
Talking about poverty and sharing experiences provide a good opportunity to combat this social challenge. That’s according to Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington, as Tobago hosted two days of focus group discussions on poverty in Tobago. The sessions were conducted by the United Nations Development
Health Centres Extend Hours
Health centres at Roxborough, Scarborough and Canaan have extended their walk-in clinic working hours. Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said the new hours will help alleviate long waits at the Scarborough General Hospital. Persons with minor injuries or medical conditions can access treatment at one
Primary Assessments To Help In Raising Problem Solvers
Many primary school students are capable of math comprehension, but not the required analysis. THA Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles said this is one of the main weaknesses discovered during the first assessment of standard one to standard three students, done earlier this year. “That is a shortcoming because in respect
Teachers Getting Curriculum Help
Tobago Teachers are working on changes to model lesson plans with the aim of improving the island’s primary school’s curriculum. “We have a small group of teachers who are engaged in preparing model lesson plans based on the primary school’s curriculum,” Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles said, adding that the plans
Tobago Walks Against Abuse
Ending domestic violence today will result in a better future for Tobago’s citizens. This is according to Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington, who addressed the Tobago Regional Mother’s Union Walk against Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in Scarborough on Friday (August 10). “Domestic violence and
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