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New World Screwworm
The Division of Food Production, Forestry, and Fisheries held a workshop on July 25, 2019 at the Blenheim Sheep Multiplication and Research Project Conference Room. A presentation was made by representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture to key technical personnel of the Division and stakeholders. The Agricultural Research

Rebuilding Homes
A cheque distribution ceremony was held on Thursday, 25th July, 2019 for grant recipients following fire disasters to their homes. The event was held at the Division of Education, Innovation, and Energy. Grants were distributed to three families and this was made possible by the National Commission for Self-Help Limited (NCSHL).

Ukombozi 2
The Office of the Chief Secretary will host Emancipation celebrations titled Ukombozi 2 on July 31, 2019 at the Fairfield Complex at 1: 30 p.m. THA employees can enter to win prizes for: Best Female African Wear, Best Female Headpiece, and Best Male African Wear. Children age 12 and under

Salaka Feast
Pembroke’s Salaka Feast, hosted at the Pembroke Heritage Park on Monday, 22 July, 2019, began with an early morning ritual at 6:00 a.m. Roasted pork and dirt oven bread were among the delicacies served during the day. Later in the evening, a stage production was held to emphasize the concept of ‘one yard many nations’ as the ancestors revealed

Adolescent Drug Intervention Training Workshop
The Office of the Chief Secretary, in collaboration with the National Drug Council, Ministry of National Security, US Embassy Port of Spain and the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission of the Organization of American States, hosted an Adolescent Drug Intervention Training Workshop on July 23, 2019 at the Mount Irvine Bay Resort. During the event, Chief Secretary

Calypso Monarch
The Tobago Heritage Calypso Monarch competition took place at the Scarborough Esplanade (July 19, 2019) where several artistes competed for the crown and bragging rights. Caston Cupid won the Calypso Monarch with his song ‘Stick Man,’ while Gilbert ‘Happy’ O’Connor placed second with ‘Fountain of Youth.’
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