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Stakeholders Meeting on Cargo Ferry issue

A stakeholders meeting was held on Wednesday (April 5, 2017) at the Mt. Irvine Bay Resort to discuss the impending departure of the Super Fast Galicia cargo ferry from the inter-island route, and to provide a forum for stakeholders, including the business community to provide suggestions and receive feedback. Chief

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Tobago Institute of Literacy Annual meeting

The Tobago Institute of Literacy provides services and products to people who have literacy challenges, and are seeking to become more competent, self-reliant, life-long learners who contribute positively to the socio-economics development of the family community and country. The group held their Annual General Meeting yesterday (April 4, 2017) at the Anne

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Tobago Primary Schools Relay Festival

The Tobago Primary Schools Relay Festival was held at the Dwight Yorke Stadium on Monday (April 3, 2017) with several races including the Girls U-9 relay and the Boys Under Nine 4X100M race. The event was hosted by the Sport in Education Unit of the Division of Education, Innovation and Energy.  

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Chief Secretary: Ferry situation top priority

Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles is assuring Tobagonians that everything possible will be done to ensure cargo transport to Tobago will not be adversely affected by the recall of the Super Fast Galicia vessel. Charles has spoken to Minister of Works and Transportation Rohan Sinanan on the issue, who has indicated

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Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day

Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day was celebrated on Thursday (March 30, 2017). This year marked the 21st anniversary of celebrations with praise and worship services. The occasion was officially proclaimed a holiday in 1996. The holiday is celebrated in recognition of the repeal of the prohibition law that prevented the activities

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Styrofoam to be phased out

Last week’s decision to phase out polystyrene (Styrofoam) is the beginning of a conversation that will lead to greater environmental awareness and environmentally-friendly action in Tobago. This intention was made clear by Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment Kwesi Des Vignes, who said more attention needs to be paid

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