Mary Alexander is claims that her grandson is being harassed constantly by police officers in Tobago. She said that on many occasions he has been taken into custody for being in the wrong place at the wrong time and has also been assaulted while in their custody.

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12 years after it was debated and passed in Parliament with a 3/5 majority, the Dangerous Dogs Act will take effect from August 1st 2012. This follows a Cabinet decision last Thursday to enforce the law by Proclamation of the President. The Act prohibits importation and breeding of three categories of dogs, the Pitbull Terrier, Fila Brasiliero and Japanese Tosa.

Chief Secretary expects results
During the Chief Secretary’s and the Minister of Tobago Development’s first meeting recently, the Chief brought to hand the topic of the hundred million dollars still owed to the Tobago Regional Health Authority.

Castara residents fear bridge may come tumbling
The village of Castara seems to be plagued with many problems. Residents now fear that the bridge at the entrance to their village may soon collapse. This bridge is located on the outskirts of the village next to the Castara Government School.

JCI on Mobilization Drive
As JCI continues to encourage persons to seek excellence and be an example for the world to follow, the Tobago arm is currently on a membership drive. But the questions lurking around are who or what is JCI and what is the vision and aim of such a nongovernmental organization.

Tobago needs a Crime Plan
A meeting between the Chief Secretary and National Security Minister is imminent; the main topic of which will be the increase in crime on the island. This was confirmed by Chief Secretary London at the weekly post-executive media briefing.

Hospital Workers Protest; Secretary apologises
Early morning protest action was held at the Laboratory of the Scarborough Regional Hospital on Wednesday. Workers were outside the lab awaiting President of the PSA, Watson Duke.