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Shakeout 2019
The World’s largest earthquake drill took place on October 17th. Many countries worldwide are prone to earthquakes and Shakeout 2019 was designed to get persons prepared to survive an earthquake and recover quickly. Staff from the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) dropped, covered and held on as the emergency warning
The YMCA Aqua Warriors in Antigua
The Tobago YMCA Aqua Warriors will embark on a three-day swimming championship from October 18th to 20th in Antigua and Barbuda. The team of 15 will compete in the swimming championships under the tutelage of head coach, Mosi Denoon. The Aqua Warriors continues to be Tobago’s premier swim team.
Culture on Full Display
Patrons who attended Signal Hill Secondary School for the Tobago Performing Arts Training Programme Showcase on October 13th were treated to a vast range of cultural talent, hosted by the Division of Tourism, Culture and Transportation. The event was the culmination of months of professional training provided by tutors attached
Educating on Reproductive Health
The Confidence Project School Tour targets girls across secondary schools in Tobago and sensitizes them to reproductive health awareness. The tour stopped at Bishops High School on October 14th. But there is also interest in having boys included in the conversation so they have a better understanding of female health.
Art Competition Deadline Extended
The Chief Secretary’s Tobago Secondary Schools’ Art Competition 2019 is extending its deadline for the entry of art pieces to Wednesday (October 23, 2019). The competition allows students to showcase their creative talent. Each year, more than $30,000 in prizes is distributed to 12 finalists. Students can submit their art
A Zero Hunger World
This year’s Word Food Day celebrations include a two-day Grand Exhibition and Food Fair. The Division of Food Production, Forestry and Fisheries is hosting the event, which began earlier today and continues tomorrow (October 17th.) Globally-themed “Our Actions Are Our Future: Healthy Diets for a #Zerohunger World,” the Fair features
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