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Crime plan on agenda for Tobago security meeting
Chief Secretary Orville London will discuss the need for a Tobago-specific crime plan with National Security Minister retired Brigadier General Dillon when they meet on Monday. The meeting takes place at the Administrative Complex, Calder Hall from 8.30 a.m. London announced this at the post Cabinet meeting, held at the

Chief Secretary gives lesson on governance
“You cannot have democracy; you cannot have true governance, except you have the involvement of the people.” That’s the lesson THA Chief Secretary Orville London left with the residents of East Tobago at Tuesday (March 1) night’s community meeting in Goodwood/Belle Garden. “Governance is not just about the area representatives

UN to assist Tobago with development goals
The United Nations has pledged its support to the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) to enhance its data capacity. According to UN Resident Coordinator Richard Blewitt, this will assist the Assembly in formulating future policy. The parties met on Friday (26th February) to discuss the Tobago Comprehensive Economic Development Plan,

Tobago soon to get boost in water supply
Relief is coming to Tobago, with several measures being put in place to ease the island’s water woes. That’s the assurance to Tobagonians in what has been forecast as another harsh dry season. The problem is being exacerbated by the limited rainfall in 2015, which has not replenished the island’s

Chief Secretary hails Buccoo Reef climate change project
Nature needs help. That’s why initiatives like the climate change adaptation programme for the Buccoo Reef is important, according to THA Chief Secretary Orville London. The US $692,000 pilot project for “an innovative approach to climate change in Tobago” was launched on Tuesday (23rd February) at the Buccoo Integrated Facility.

Agricultural leases for serious farmers only
The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is willing to give bona fide farmers land leases for agricultural purposes. But Chief Secretary Orville London said applicants will first have to prove that they have the capability, capacity and intent to do so. Agriculture and the use of State land in Tobago
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