“The future of Scarborough General lies in its potential to become the country’s next teaching hospital and a centre for medical tourism and ophthalmology”, this according to Secretary of Health and Social Services, Mrs. Claudia Groome –Duke, after meeting staff at the Scarborough General Hospital recently.

Similar Posts

Bishop Berkley addresses Ancestral Walkers
Scores of persons came out to take part in the annual Ancestral Walk which took place over the weekend. This walk was hosted by the St. Patrick’s Anglican Church with the aim of ensuring that successive generations never forget the history of how their church was constructed.

Scarborough small vendors displaced
Small business owners in down town Scarborough have been displaced yet again, because of the demolition of their structures from which they plied their trade.

Major leap in healthcare on the island expected
It is referred to as a “major leap in healthcare on the island”… The commissioning of a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Scarborough General Hospital expected to come on stream soon.

Solution for touting still being sought
Touting is an ongoing problem especially for tourists who are constantly being harassed and hassled by boat owners trying to get a sale. The numerous appeals by some boat owners, boat users, locals and visitors to the Store Bay Beach facility and other facilitates throughout the island, for something to be done about touting are still coming in.

Tobago Fire Department ready to deal with fires
Assistant Divisional Fire Officer attached to the Tobago Division Fire services said that his organization is prepared to deal with bush fires on the island, while at the same time he warned residents to be responsible when they intend to dispose of waste by fire.

Toxicology Analysis pending in Suicide Incident
Police continue to investigate the death of 38 year old, TRHA janitorial staff- Islmar John. In an autopsy done by forensic pathologist, Dr. Eastlyn McDonald Burris on Sunday, it revealed that John died from pulmonary edema and congestion, as her lungs were swollen due to suspected ingestion of a toxic substance.