The Joy of Dance
Preparation, demonstration, practice and evaluation were part of dance instructor Keith Johnson’s four-step methodology for tutoring young students in the Y-Zone Dance Programme. Ages 5 to 14, the students learned dance techniques, including merengue, salsa, rumba reggae and line dancing, over 12 sessions. The various types of choreographies allowed the youths to interact with one another […]
Kool Kids Vacation Camp Comes to a Close
Every summer children look forward to attending the Kool Kids Vacation Camp, organised by the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour. Camp Coordinator Annelyse Collette said the initiative started in 2013 with a focus on helping parents find a safe space where their children are engaged during the July/August vacation period. This year […]
Recyclemania Creating Awareness on Plastics
“Plastic pollution is a serious issue. It’s important to be mindful of how you use plastics.” This is the assessment of Janelle Berkley, programme coordinator of CEPEP Tobago. CEPEP (the Community Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme) workers are among the participants in this year’s Recyclemania competition. The initiative is helping to create awareness on the […]
Tobagonians attend ExpoCaribe
Four Tobago entrepreneurs were among 23 businesses representing the country at the 16th ExpoCaribe International Trade Fair. The delegation, which was led by Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Trade and Industry, included Assistant Secretary of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour, Shomari Hector. “I am happy to report that those four entrepreneurs and […]
Road Show A Hit
Tobago’s roadshow to Trinidad in May has been described as a success. And Secretary of the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour Marslyn Melville-Jack said the Tobago House of Assembly will continue to invest in the island’s entrepreneurs. Melville-Jack said more than $125,000 in sales were earned by entrepreneurs at the event during […]
Training to Save Lives
Immediate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest. The Occupational Health and Safety Department hosted a three-day training workshop in Basic First Aid and CPR for staff of the Tobago House of Assembly. The training was held from June 24 to 26. Participants completed the training with a […]