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Chief Secretary’s Remarks – Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day
…To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. For those who may not be too familiar with this quote, it came from Nelson Mandela, a man who knew the value of freedom, and

Greener options sought as Styrofoam to be phased out
Keeping Tobago “Clean, Green, Safe and Serene” is a strategic priority for the island. And the Tobago House of Assembly is aiming to ensure Tobago lives up to this motto, by imposing a ban on polystyrene. On Thursday (March 23, 2017), the Assembly passed a motion to phase out the

Be Bold For Change
The Tobago County Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) hosted a #BeBoldForChange discussion to spread awareness about the prevalence of violence against women at the Scarborough General Hospital on Wednesday (March 23, 2017). It was part of the CMOH’s campaign, themed “Stop Violence Against Women and Girls”.

World Down Syndrome Day Conference
The Down Syndrome Family Network’s World Down Syndrome Day Conference was held at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort yesterday (March 20, 2017) in observance of World Down Syndrome Day. The theme for this year’s Conference was in keeping with the United Nations’ theme for the year, My Voice

CAPE students’ eligibility for THA scholarships
Tobago’s top performers at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) are awarded scholarships annually to pursue their tertiary education, courtesy of the Tobago House of Assembly. This year’s THA scholarship winners are Shari Davis, Makesa Ferguson and Zalisia Guy, all of Bishop’s High School. The announcement was made on Wednesday

World Consumer Rights Day
The Division of Finance and the Economy hosted a World Consumer Rights Day programme on Wednesday (March 16, 2017) at the Victor E Bruce building, Scarborough, where stakeholders presented on consumer rights and other issues.
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