Sargassum problem more manageable in 2016
In August 2015, several of Tobago’s beaches were plagued by a continuous influx of sargassum seaweed, particularly around Speyside, which required a massive cleanup effort from the Tobago House of Assembly. This year, the naturally occurring phenomenon has returned, although not in the proportions faced a year earlier. Secretary of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing, and […]
Hunters urged to ‘respect the law’
Hunting season can be safe and profitable, but hunters are being urged to respect the law at all times. This was the advice from Secretary of the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing, and the Environment Godwin Adams ahead of the 2016-2017 hunting season, which starts on October 1, 2016 and ends on February 28, […]
Ten new play parks for Tobago
Ten new Children’s Play Parks will be constructed around the island by the Tobago House of Assembly’s Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment. Agriculture Secretary Assemblyman Godwin Adams made the disclosure on Tuesday night, (May 24) in response to a villager’s query at the latest installment of the THA Face to Face […]
THA dealing with illegal vending
Illegal vendors in Scarborough continue to feel the pinch as the town is being cleared of people plying their goods on the streets illegally. Secretary of the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment (DAMME) Godwin Adams said authorities are looking at ways to curb the practice. “We will continue to make all […]
Hunters urged to follow the law
Hunters in Tobago are being reminded to “observe the law” to ensure the sustainability of wildlife animals is not threatened. Secretary of the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment (DAMME) Godwin Adams stressed that the hunting season is over, and said the law will be enforce to deter illegal hunting. He is […]
January move for Scarborough Market vendors
Vendors at the Scarborough Market will be able to cash in on Christmas sales before they are temporarily relocated to Shaw Park. Secretary of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment Assemblyman Godwin Adams made the announcement at Wednesday’s post Executive Council media briefing at the Administrative Complex, Calder Hall, Scarborough. Adams said his Division […]