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Britain seeking closer ties with Tobago
The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) and the British High Commission are seeking opportunities to forge closer ties between Britain and Tobago. That was the purpose behind this morning’s (June 8, 2016) visit by British High Commissioner Tim Stew to the Office of the Chief Secretary at the Administrative Complex,
BHP Billiton to hold stakeholders sessions in Tobago
BHP Billiton will be conducting a stakeholder’s information session in Tobago in connection with environmental impact assessment for the company’s oil exploration in the waters off north Tobago. This was revealed by THA Chief Secretary Orville London during yesterday’s (June 1, 2016) post Executive Council media briefing at the Calder
THA’s Contingency Fund currently at $59 million
Tobago’s Contingencies Fund currently stands at $59 million dollars as of May 31, 2016. This is the assurance from Chief Secretary Orville London, who yesterday (June 1) addressed allegations that the THA’s Contingency Account is short of funds. London was speaking at the post Executive Council media briefing at the
Autonomy discussion returns to Tobago
Tobagonians will have another chance within the next two weeks to have their say on the island’s autonomy. The Forum of Political Parties has planned three public events during this period. The first is a meeting on Tuesday (May 31) at the Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (DIPU) Conference
Ten new play parks for Tobago
Ten new Children’s Play Parks will be constructed around the island by the Tobago House of Assembly’s Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment. Agriculture Secretary Assemblyman Godwin Adams made the disclosure on Tuesday night, (May 24) in response to a villager’s query at the latest installment of
Cruise season brings in estimated $50 million to Tobago
The 2015-2016 cruise ship season, which came to a close on May 3, was a fruitful period for the island. According to Secretary of the Division of Tourism and Transport (DOTT) Tracy Davidson-Celestine, it was “one of the most successful cruise seasons in the history of Tobago.” She was speaking
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