NorthEast Re-Afforestation Programme Coming
“Moving forward for environmental action.” That’s the idea Secretary of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment Kwesi Des Vignes is seeking to reinforce in Tobago, with the aim of keeping the island clean, green, safe, and serene. The Division has been spearheading initiatives to raise awareness about protecting the environment. These include islandwide beach cleanups and […]
Highway on Target
The Claude Noel Highway Rehabilitation project remains on target, with 45 percent of the work already complete. The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries, and the Environment stated in a media release on Friday (May 17) that its technical staff have been working alongside contractors, and project managers to deal with all sub-structural issues and related challenges […]
Protecting Our Environment
“There is a lot of work to do and we all must do our part,” Secretary of the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries, and the Environment Kwesi Des Vignes said following the Tobago Environmental Partnership Conference. The event was held May 13-14. Strategies to conserve Tobago’s ecological assets and protect the environment, as well as identifying […]
Spotlight on Road Safety
Tobago observed UN Global Road Safety Week last week. The island used the occasion, which ran from May 6-12, to highlight some of the major road safety challenges faced here. These include disregarding traffic lights and road signs, transporting passengers in the tray of vehicles, and failing to use seat belts. The Division of Infrastructure, […]
Environment in Focus
One hundred and fifty people have so far been confirmed to attend the Inaugural Tobago Environmental Partnership Conference from May 13-14 at the Mt. Irving Bay Resort. The forum’s objective is to explore strategies for conserving Tobago’s ecological assets and improving the well-being of citizens through environmental management. “The Conference has attracted the attention of […]
DIQE Hosts Sports and Family Night
The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries, and the Environment will host its Sports and Family Night on May 29. “In Your Glee” is an event where families can come out and have a good time together. The event will include a variety of games and competitions for all age groups, as well amazing prizes. The event […]