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YMCA inaugural school development swim gala

The YMCA Tobago, in collaboration with the Sport in Education Unit of the Division of Education, Innovation and Energy, held its first annual Development Swim Gala at the YMCA facility in Courland (June 2, 2017). The event highlighted the progress of swimmers from 12 primary schools and six secondary schools.

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2017 ADDRESS

My fellow Tobagonians, as we celebrate World Environment Day this year, we do so against the backdrop of increasingly challenging times in our global community. As the global superpowers haggle over the Paris Agreement and its implications for the Earth, it becomes even clearer for us here in Tobago, that

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Agriculture Revitalisation Team approved

Agriculture in Tobago has been given priority as the island steps up its efforts to diversify the economy and increase food security. On Wednesday (May 24, 2017), the Executive Council approved the appointment of the new Agriculture Revitalisation Team, which will coordinate the revitalisation programme for food production, forestry, and

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Stronger Families, Stronger Communities

Focusing on community will enhance social and economic growth in Tobago. That’s the view of Secretary of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour Marslyn Melville-Jack, who led a motion during Thursday’s (May 25, 2017) plenary session at the Assembly Legislature to support community-based programmes as a strategy to develop the

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Chief Secretary: Tobago’s security a priority

The safety and security of all residents of Tobago continues to be of paramount importance. Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles said he has taken note of the shootings which took place early this morning, leaving one man dead and another fighting for his life at hospital. The shootings have been linked

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Tobago Sports Awards

Paralympian Akeem Stewart and track and field star Asha James were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year 2016 at the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Sport Awards at the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort on Saturday (May 20, 2017). The THA Sport Award Ceremony is used as a platform to

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