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THA wants separate airline

The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) wants a separate airline to service the Trinidad to Tobago Airbridge. This issue was raised by a THA team led by Chief Secretary Orville London during a 2015 budget consultation on Monday 17th July 2014 with Minister of Finance and the Economy Larry Howai.

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Tobago crime plan

More cameras, creation of a canine unit and greater surveillance at the ports of entry are among the items for action contained in Tobago’s new Crime Plan. Chief Secretary Orville London revealed that the plan drafted by ACP (Tobago) Brian Headley also dealt with the question of manpower in the

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$187 Million in backpay for THA daily paid

The Tobago House of Assembly will payout $187m in arrears of wages to some 9,000 daily paid employees on the island. Parliament has approved the $187 million to pay the workers their arrears in wages and cost of living allowances for the period 2011 to 2013. However, the Ministry of

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Millions spent on Tobago’s small visitor accommodation

The number of tourists arriving in Tobago is expected to increase gradually over the next few years, and the THA is assisting Tobago businesses by helping them upgrade small properties and increase the number of rooms available for visitor accommodation. Last fiscal year 2012/2013, $2.26 million was spent on five

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New cargo vessel sails

The newest addition to the inter-island ferry service made its maiden voyage to Tobago on Monday night. Chief Secretary Orville London said that the 11-year-old MV Super Fast Galicia will significantly ease the challenges Tobago has faced with cargo capacity and reliability, and should bring considerable savings on transport costs

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