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History Made!
The National Panorama Medium Conventional Bands Finals took place in Tobago for the first time on February 16th, 2020. The champion’s trophy went to NGC Couva Joylanders with their selection ‘Is My Turn’ arranged by Stefon West. It was the first-ever win for the Band which has been in existence
Health stats
The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment (DIQE) collaborated with the Surgical Ward Amputee Action Group (SWAAG) to host a Health Fair for the Moriah/ Mason Hall District at the District Office on February 11th. The project was held to educate employees on a range of health-related issues, facts
Working towards better health coverage
The Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT) held their annual ‘Report to the Nation’ on February 6th at the Central Bank Auditorium, Port-of-Spain. Themed ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: An Essential Element to Achieving Universal Health Coverage,’ Health Secretary Councillor Dr. Agatha Carrington delivered greetings at the
Homegrown hydroponics
The Roxborough Police Youth Club commissioned a Hydroponic Greenhouse Farm at the youth club grounds on February 11, 2020. The project, which began last year, was sponsored by the New Zealand High Commission Agriculture Development Programme. Club Director, Collis Hazel, said the initiative will help Tobago’s work sector and increase
Visitor arrivals up and up!
Tobago’s tourism industry recorded the highest increase in stayover arrivals in nine years. Statistics revealed that there were 19,542 international stayover arrivals in 2019, an 8.2% increase over 2018. In January 2020, stayover arrivals amounted to 2,805 visitors, compared to 2,303 in January 2019; representing an increase of 21.8% or
Partnering for progress
Collaboration to effectively raise the level of athleticism on the island was the main focus for Secretary of Sport and Youth Affairs, Jomo Pitt, at the THA 2019 Sports Awards held at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort last week. Pitt stated that elevating sport is a team effort.
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