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Tobago’s investment in education bearing fruit
Over the past 14 years, the level of tertiary education in Tobago has nearly doubled. And according to Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development Assemblyman Joel Jack, that increase shows that the Tobago House of Assembly’s (THA) investment in education of the island’s youth is paying off. Jack was speaking
Central Government owes THA $662 million
The Central Government owes the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) approximately $662 million, according to Finance and Enterprise Development Secretary, Assemblyman Joel Jack. That sum includes the Assembly’s fourth quarter parliamentary allocation of $450 million for Fiscal 2015, plus a further $110 million approved by Parliament one month ago to
Tobago not under threat from ‘Kick ‘em Jenny’
Tobago is not currently under any threat of a tsunami resulting from activity by submarine volcano “Kick ‘em Jenny” near Grenada. Information from the UWI Seismic Research Centre indicates that the volcano, which is located eight kilometres north of Grenada, began to show signs of activity early this morning. The
Tobago Businesses Participate in the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) 2015
The Division of Finance and Enterprise Development showed continued support for local businesses through its Business Development Unit (BDU) which facilitated the participation of Tobagonian entrepreneurs in this year’s Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) held at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya. According to Finance and Enterprise Development Secretary, Mr. Joel
Chief Secretary Discusses Autonomy with Yes Interns
“One young person in Tobago can make a difference.” This was the advice offered by Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development, Mr. Joel Jack to the Youth Energised for Success (Y.E.S) Interns at the Victor E. Bruce Financial Complex at a discussion on the island’s self-governance and their role in
Licensing Office closed until next week
The Tobago Licensing Office has been officially closed from today following an assessment from the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA). In the short term, the Licensing Office will be relocated to the Janis Solomon Building at Orange Hill Road in Scarborough. The
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