New Recycling Initiatives
The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment (DIQE) will launch a pilot project in plastic recycling this month and a waste oil recycling project in early 2020. DIQE Secretary Kwesi Des Vignes spoke about the new initiatives at the International Coastal Clean Up last month. Des Vignes has been making the call for Tobagonians […]
Coastal Cleanup Continues
Exemplifying the theme “Be the Solution, Beat Plastic Pollution,” residents are encouraged to join forces in keeping Tobago clean by volunteering to pick up litter along the coastlines. The event, a continuation of the cleanup that was postponed due to Tropical Storm Karen, is scheduled for October 20th from 7:00 a.m., and is part of […]
Protecting Tobago’s Coasts
Tobago is getting assistance from the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) to help manage the island’s coasts due to the challenges being posed by climate change. Recently, a coral bleaching alert was issued by the Institute. “That alert indicated that the water around Tobago was expected to be above average sea temperature. This is the […]
Thompson River Bridge Developments
Infrastructure Secretary Kwesi Des Vignes gave an update on progress at the Thompson River Bridge during the recent post Executive Council media briefing. “The Thompson River Bridge stands at 52% complete and, as a matter of fact, that is ahead of schedule. One of the things we’ve been putting pressure on our contractors to do, […]
Highway Project Continues
Secretary of the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment Kwesi Des Vignes said final works are being carried out on Phase I of repairs along the Claude Noel Highway. “I must say kudos to the project team for executing what has so far been a remarkable piece of work on the rehabilitation segment of […]
Coastal Cleanup
Tobago is participating in the International Coastal Cleanup 2019 with a two-day clean-up campaign at eight beaches across the island. The activity is being hosted by the THA Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment on September 21st and 22nd. “The Tobago House of Assembly and its stakeholders stand in solidarity with the rest of […]