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URP Tobago For All

The Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) Tobago reiterates its commitment to serve as an institution that fosters an environment of opportunity, fairness and inclusiveness for all participants. The programme has provided countless opportunities for growth, through skills training in agriculture, agro-processing, entrepreneurship, and literacy. Additionally, via the Construction Certification Training Programme,

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Hundreds Graduate with Vocational Skills

After 6 months of tutelage, 1,372 persons successfully graduated from the 2019 cycle of the Vocational Skills Training Programme, hosted by the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour. The Division’s Secretary, Marslyn Melville-Jack, congratulated the graduands and advised that, “Passion, creativity and resilience are the most crucial skills

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Outstanding Gratuity to Be Paid

THA Chief Secretary Hon. Kelvin Charles, announced that all outstanding gratuity will be paid to THA contract workers in this fiscal year. Mr. Charles made this announcement at a press conference following the Executive Council’s Post Budget Retreat on Wednesday, 23rd October, 2019 at the Mount Irvine Bay Resort. Mr.

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Record Breaking 40-Medal Win

The Tobago YMCA Aqua Warriors have returned from Antigua and Barbuda following the 6th ABSF Invitational Swimming Championships, which ended on October 20th. Hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation at the Antigua Athletic Club in St. John’s, the 15-member swim team returned with a total of 40 medals

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DIQE Safeguards Residents

The Division of Infrastructure Quarries and the Environment (DIQE) has stepped in to begin the necessary work, following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Karen. Workers within the Division have embarked on the construction of a retaining wall at Sandy River, Mason Hall, which is fifty percent complete. The project, which

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Vocational Skills Exhibition

Hundreds of Tobagonians from over thirty communities are now in a better position to improve their quality of life through skills development training, and to pursue entrepreneurship endeavours; thanks to the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour. The six-month Vocational Skills Training Programme, spearheaded by the Division, will

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