Tobago Walks Against Abuse
Ending domestic violence today will result in a better future for Tobago’s citizens. This is according to Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington, who addressed the Tobago Regional Mother’s Union Walk against Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in Scarborough on Friday (August 10). “Domestic violence and child abuse destroys children, it […]
New MOU to Benefit Health Sector
Last week, the Trinbago Progressive Association of the U.S.A. completed its two-week initiative, which included a number of health activities in Tobago. And the group is already looking forward to making its partnership with the health sector official, with an upcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing. “We look forward to signing the MoU with the […]
Review for HIV Cases
An oversight committee is being established to review the number of new HIV cases in Tobago. Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said this committee is aimed at reducing the numbers. The Chief Secretary will appoint the new committee. “As you have the NACC (National AIDS Coordination Committee) in Trinidad, we […]
New Contracts for ‘REACH’ Committee
Several grants will be distributed to entrepreneurs through the REACH (Realisation of Economic Achievement) programme before the end of this fiscal year. Secretary of Health, Wellness and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington made the announcement at Wednesday’s (July 25) post Executive Council media briefing. “We’ve been providing seed capital to small business persons,” Dr Carrington […]
Greater Inclusion
Greater focus is being placed on increasing social inclusion of the differently-abled community in Tobago. At Wednesday’s (July 25) post Executive Council media briefing, Secretary of Health, Wellness, and Family Development Dr. Agatha Carrington said there will be increased support for the differently abled. “In June, I brought a motion with respect to the need […]
Cancer Research Begins
Tobago is taking its fight against breast cancer seriously. In fact, it’s getting ready to study the cases of the disease in Tobago, which will inform the fight against breast cancer in future. The 18-month study will be conducted through the combined efforts of the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, Tobago Regional Health […]