The employees of the National Insurance Board staged another protest outside their office at the NIB Mall Scarborough. They say they are fed up of the slow pace with which the negotiations for an increase to their salaries are moving.
The sun came out in all its glory earlier as hundreds turned out to witness the 87th edition of the annual Buccoo Goat and Crab Race on Easter Tuesday. To some it was a customary event but to others it was an eye filling activity and one that consumed their full attention.
Work has commenced on the installation of a security fence at the Signal Hill Secondary School. Tobago Channel Five News team visited and attempted to speak with the Project manager about the progress of the installation and whether the fence would be completed before school reopens.
Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley attended the commissioning of the Scarborough General Hospital recently. He gave his views on the event, describing the length of time it has taken for the Hospital to be completed as a bad pregnancy and a very difficult birth.
Sugar cake, benne` balls and tullum, were just some of the delicacies on display for sale at the NIB mall in Scarborough. The snacks were part of the business launch by the Tobago Organization for Women Entrepreneurs in an attempt to make Tobagonians aware of their new endeavour.
Officials of the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort, Tobago hit the streets of Trinidad recently for a three-day promotional blitz in which a sales team of six, including general manager Vince Angelo, visited more than 90 organizations, television broadcasting networks, radio stations and newspapers promoting the opening of the resort.
Easter Monday labeled Derby day in Tobago as many flocked to the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Grounds to take in the annual Goat Race and Sports Day. This year marked 40 years since the beginning of the event and was set to be a very special day for those attending.
From all reports Tobago is the place to be to celebrate Easter. Tobago Channel Five news journeyed to one of the popular beaches in Tobago, Store Bay where we chatted with some visitors from the sister isle.
Two planes were forced to return to Piarco airport and make emergency landings when a collision with birds occurred and damaged two engines. A unlawful dump and crops produced a “bird hazard” for airplanes leaving the Piarco International Airport on two consecutive days over the Easter weekend
Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar commissioned the start of services at the Scarborough General Hospital on Wednesday. In her address, she commended the people of Tobago for their fortitude despite the long wait for this facility.
