Tobago Tidbits

15/09/2023

Extremely Hot Conditions Expected from September 15th to 29th

The Met Office is warning of extremely hot conditions predominantly over Trinidad and Tobago from the 15th to 29th September.

15/09/2023

Take Additional Precautions Against the High Temperatures

In light of the Hot Spell Alert issued by the Met Office today, the Ministry Of Education is urging parents, teachers and administrators to take precautionary measures, beyond those already being implemented if required to safeguard staff and students against the effects of these high temperatures.

13/09/2023

Replacement Cargo Vessel Arrives in Tobago

The Emprendedora made its first journey to Tobago on Tuesday. The vessel arrived at the Scarborough Port around 1.20 am on Wednesday. It is said to have brought 22 vehicles, several containers and other items. Emprendedora docks at Scarborough Photo Credit Whitfield Turner. The Emprendedora was leas...

12/09/2023

October Carnival 2023 Calendar

Here's the Calender of events for Tobago's October Carnival.

04/09/2023

Ernest Alexander Pastor and Building Contractor

Tobago Tidbits recently met up with a man who made quite an impression as he is not only a powerful preacher and Pastor but an expert at construction and can often be seen among his workers hammering and cutting boards at a construction site. Pastor Ernest Alexander is the head Pastor at the Patienc...

03/09/2023

School Meals To Be Provided From First Day Of School

Meals will be provided for students from the first day of school, Monday September 4th.

01/09/2023

Snippets from Independence Day Celebrations in Scarborough

Here are scenes from the Independence Day celebrations in Scarborough. Cadets Boys Brigade Later in the day the Tobago Boat Racers Association hosted its first Regatta and Boat show at the Scarborough Waterfront The day ended with the usual fireworks display as well as a concert at Shaw Park to mark...

23/08/2023

Additional Ferry Sailings

The Port Authority has put on additional Ferry sailings for this week, 21st to 25th August.

21/08/2023

Tobago Business Chamber Chairman Martin George has spoken out on the latest saga at Caribbean Airlines. Here is a snippet of what he had to say.

20/08/2023

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20/08/2023

Mt St George Man Rescued from Bottom of Cliff

A Mt St George man was rescued from his vehicle after it plunged down a cliff at Shanghie Hill Goodwood last night. Details about the incident are still sketchy. Fire officials, Police and CERT were at the scene and so far have only identified the driver as Mr Charles. He was taken to hospital. The....

02/08/2023

Dancing in the Street

Two weeks of the Tobago Heritage Festival ended on Emancipation Day with a street procession at Crown Point. Here is a snippet of the action. Moriah Ole Time Wedding Tourism Secretary Tashia Burris, Assistant Secretary Megan Morrison and Community Development Secretary Terrence Baynes.

16/07/2023

Lead Architect for Scarborough Redevelopment Project Dies

The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development has informed of the passing of Joshua Stewart, JMetrix Ltd. Stewart was the Lead Architect and Consultant for the Scarborough Urban Redevelopment Project. DIQUD said he was instrumental in leading a team of international experts to condu...

13/07/2023

Mary's Hill Men Among Three Arrested For Robbery

Two Mary's Hill men and a Port of Spain man have been detained by police in connection with a robbery at a Punch stall. According to police, two men were at a popular punch stall located along Milford Road, Canaan on July 10th when they were approached by two armed men. The men announced a robbery a...

12/07/2023

First Case of Monkey Pox in Trinidad and Tobago

The Ministry of Health said the first case was detected on Tuesday. The patient is a middle aged male with travel related history.

04/07/2023

Several incidents reported due to inclement weather

As the inclement weather continues the Tobago Emergency Management has highlighted several incidents which have occurred due to the strong winds and rain. TEMA said the Traffic Lights at the Rocky Vale intersection have been damaged and a portion of the light is dangling over the road. Photo courtes...

03/07/2023

New THA Acting Chief Administrator

Denese Toby-Quashie assumed duties as Acting Chief Administrator of the THA earlier today. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine was present to welcome Toby-Quashie to the office of the Chief Secretary at Smithfield Plaza Photo: Office of the Chief Secretary

03/07/2023

SEA Results Will Be Released At Noon Today

26/06/2023

Augustine requests 4.54 Billion from National Budget

Finance Secretary Farley Augustine is asking Central Government for 4.54 billion to run Tobago's affairs for fiscal 2023/2024. During his budget presentation on Monday titled "Building a sustainable,proserous and resilient Tobago", Augustine said he is requesting 6.9 percent of the national budget.....

26/06/2023

Lescoteaux Farmer Talks About His Love for Farming And The Benefits

He makes farming seem so effortless, so simple. As Tobago Tidbits followed Mitcheson Neptune around his garden recently, it was evident that he loves what he is doing. Moments later, Neptune looks up, his face beaming, and says 'I am enjoying it." Neptune was born in Lescoteaux and began planting cr...

26/06/2023

Tobago Business Chamber shares expectations for THA Budget

Chief Secretary and Secretary of Finance Farley Augustine will present the Tobago House of Assembly's Budget for fiscal 2023/2024 on Monday June 26t. Ahead of the presentation, the Tobago Business Chamber has outlined what they believe should be top priority on this budget list. Chairman of the Cham...

25/06/2023

Everything Mango

The Shaw Park Food Hub was abuzz on Saturday as hundreds of people turned out to sample the wide range of delicacies made from mango that were on display. The event themed "Everything Mango" was hosted by the Moravian Churches in Tobago. Moravian Pastor Belinda Manswell Daniel outlined some of the i...

23/06/2023

Walk with your umbrellas today, the Met says thundershowers are expected.

The Met Office says partly cloudy and breezy conditions are expected today with periods of showers occurring. There is also a 60- 70% (medium to high) chance of occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms favouring Trinidad and Tobago. A surge of Saharan dust is expected towards the afternoon. Some c...

23/06/2023

Wood Turners Offer Free Demonstrations At Scarborough Library

Wood Turning experts Evan Samuel and Richard Hubbard are in Tobago sharing their expertise and encouraging Tobagonians to become involved in the art of Wood Turning. Tobago Tidbits chatted with Samuel at the Scarborough Library where theWoodturners have set up an Exhibition. Samuel said Wood Turning...

15/06/2023

Tobago Bands Stand Out At Pan In 21st Century

Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra placed second in the pan in the 21st Century Competition held at the Queen's Park Savannah on Sunday. They amassed 286 points with their rendition of Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years". Photo Credit: Pantrinbago The other Tobago band that made it to the finals Our Boy...

15/06/2023

Coalition Must Benefit All Citizens

Leader of Unity Of the People Nikocy Phillip says the Party has written to United National Congress Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar regarding her call for smaller political parties to team up with the UNC to defeat the People's National Movement in the upcoming Local Government Elections. Phillips sai...

14/06/2023

Take Note!!!!

High Winds Alert YELLOW Level is in effect from 8 AM today until Friday 16th June at 2 PM The Met Office says there is a high potential for gusts in excess of 55km per hour especially in the vicinity of showers. Gusts may be brief but are capable of displacing unsecured roofs and loose outdoor objec...

14/06/2023

Chief Secretary Promises That Extensive Information Will Be Revealed About Audio Clip By End Of This Week

'I set my own Agenda", this from Chief Secretary Farley Augustine. Augustine was responding to Scarborough resident Dianne Mc Crimmon who asked to him to comment on the audio that has been circulating since May, during the question and answer segment at the Executive Council's Community Meeting at B...

13/06/2023

Minority Leader: Release Findings of Audit

Minority Leader Kelvon Morris wants Chief Secretary Farley Augustine to release the findings of an Audit into the Road Resurfacing Program of the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment, under the previous administration. Morris quoted Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley who stated at a....

13/06/2023

Change in Ferry Schedule

The Trinidad and Tobago Inter-island Ferry Service has advised that from Friday July 7th 2023 until further notice, the sailing time from Port of Spain has been changed from 8am to 6.30am (Monday to Saturday). Sunday sailings will remain at 9.30am.