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THA to boost business
Entrepreneurs in Tobago will benefit from increased funding as the island continues to support the expansion of its business sector. The Division of Finance and Enterprise Development’s Business Development Unit (BDU) is planning to increase the funding available to successful applicants from $250,000 to $500,000 from April, according to Secretary

Library Services to contribute to schools’ curriculum
Tobago Library Services will now help to develop the information skills curriculum for Tobago’s schools. This will teach children how to use the computer technology and internet to get the best out of the library services on offer, both at schools and at the facility. This was stated by Secretary

DIPU launches first ever ‘Journey to Work Survey’
Over 5000 Tobagonians would comprise a sample for the first ever ‘Journey to Work Survey’ (JTW) instituted by the Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities this week. This survey, which is aimed at generating data on commuting patterns, would be used to inform the processes and strategies in regards to

Pigeon Point fishermen get spanking new facility
Fishermen of southwest Tobago now have a spanking new, modern facility to store and sell their daily catch. The South West Fishing Facility, which stands just outside the Pigeon Point Heritage Park entrance, was officially commissioned on Monday. Chief Secretary Orville London and other Tobago House of Assembly (THA) officials

Carnival Cruises coming to Tobago
The world’s largest cruise ship company, Carnival Cruises Lines has added Tobago to its destinations starting next year, 2016. The announcement came as part of a series of new longer voyages the cruise line will be offering. This will mean ten thousand six hundred and forty two Carnival Cruise Line

Collaboration with Tobago Chamber on Tobago Development
Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development, Mr Joel Jack met last week with members of the Tobago Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Industry of Chamber and Commerce to discuss avenues for collaboration and strengthening the island’s economy. The Chamber shared with the Secretary their concerns and experiences operating on
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