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• We collaborated with the THA on the
provision of additional support to Tobago • We expanded the On-The-Job-Training (OJT)
farmers through expansion of the Agriculture Programme by admitting more applicants
Access Road programme, giving farmers into the programme, providing a greater
greater access to arable lands on the island opportunity for tertiary graduates and
school leavers in Tobago to acquire the
necessary experience in their respective
fields
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENCE AND
SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS
• We collaborated with the THA to provide
financial support to Tobagonians through the
National Commission for Self Help Limited to
facilitate minor house repairs, construction,
emergency relief and infrastructural
development
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
• We collaborated with the THA to provide
• We collaborated with the THA to enhance additional social support through the issuance of
youth development on the island through 1,361 food cards; 1,300 Public Assistance Grants;
the participation in the national "40 under 1,566 Salary Relief Grants and 500 Rental
40" mentorship programme and the Assistance Grants, as part of the overall response
L.E.E.A.P programme, creating more to COVID 19 pandemic
opportunities for Tobago's young people to
secure a brighter future • We established a designated Family Court in
Tobago, making it easier for Tobagonians to
• We refurbished the Dwight Yorke stadium resolve family-related disputes on the island
• We opened and operationalised the Children's
Authority Regional Office in Tobago to provide
services, support, and protection for children
on the island
• We advocated legislation pertaining to children
and domestic violence, thereby providing rights,
support and protection for the vulnerable groups
on the island
• We provided support to Tobago NGOs through
The Central Administrative Service Tobago NGO
• We collaborated with the THA to enhance Grant Programme
and expand the availability of tertiary
education in Tobago through the UTT and • We facilitated the enhancement of the housing
COSTAAT, in areas such as agriculture, Stock in Tobago through the provision of financial
natural resources management, food Support for the Home Improvement Grant, Home
technology and nursing Improvement Subsidy, Home Completion
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