Development funding paves the way for growth
Tobago is known for its slogan: “Clean, Green, Safe, and Serene.” As the island’s environmental initiatives continue to gain momentum, Finance Secretary Joel Jack indicated that funding up to US$16 million will be provided for Tobago to conduct key coastal zone projects. The additional funding is expected to be distributed by the Development Bank of […]
An Early Start on Business
The 2019 edition of the Financial Literacy Secretariat Youth Biz Summer Camp recently ended. Hosted by the Division of Finance and the Economy, the camp was geared to youths, ages 12 to 17, and provided them with financial literacy fundamentals. In addition, participants learned about designing websites, how to use social media, and the fundamentals […]
20 Entrepreneurs Get BDU Grants
Twenty Tobago entrepreneurs received Business Development Unit (BDU) grants to fund businesses inclusive of farming, food and beverage, and agro-processing on Friday (July 26, 2019). The BDU supports the growth and development of start-ups and existing businesses in Tobago. The unit is part of the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development, and Labour. During the […]
Budget Presentation for Fiscal 2020
The Tobago House of Assembly’s budget request is $4.72 billion for fiscal 2020. This includes $3.26 billion for recurrent expenditure and $1.45 billion for the Development Programme. According to Finance Secretary, Joel Jack, the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development has the largest allocation of $778.3 million. Other allocations outlined included: Education Innovation and […]
THA Welcomes Loan Financing
Deputy Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance and the Economy in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Joel Jack has expressed satisfaction with the mid-year budget review that was presented by Finance Minister Colm Imbert. Secretary Jack was on Tobago Channel’s 5 ‘Rise and Shine’ morning programme on Thursday (May 16) where he discussed the […]
Screening Begins For Trade Convention Hopefuls
Eleven spots are open for Tobago entrepreneurs seeking to participate in this year’s Trade and Investment Convention (TIC). The Convention is hosted annually at the Centre of Excellence in Macoya, Trinidad. This year, it will run from July 4-7. It gives local, regional and international businesses a chance to exhibit their goods and services, network, […]