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We deliver timely news, updates, and engaging features covering a wide range of topics, including politics, business, tourism, culture, and sports. Our goal is to provide you with insightful and captivating content that captures the essence of Tobago in its entirety. Tobago Updates has a mission to be more than just a news and entertainment platform. We aim to inform, unite, and celebrate the peop

le of Tobago by showcasing local talent, delivering high-quality news coverage, and featuring cultural programming that reflects the island’s unique heritage. Our goal is to become a household name, driven by our commitment to integrity, innovation, and active community engagement. On October 18th, 2021, our journey began with the Tobago Updates Morning Show. Initially, Tobago Updates operated as an online news platform, delivering content through our website and social media channels. However, we have evolved beyond that initial scope and now strive to become a holistic media source for the community we proudly serve.

18/07/2025

The Tobago Regional Health Authority hosted a special welcome ceremony for its newest medical professionals, introducing them to the organisation’s mission and formally integrating them into the healthcare system. Aaliyah Balgobin has the details

18/07/2025

In Trinidad and Tobago, a nation grappling with one of the highest murder rates in its history, the government is floating a controversial plan to boost police numbers: waiving mandatory academic qualifications for new recruits. The move has sparked a fierce debate over whether the country is prioritising quantity over quality in its desperate fight against crime. Reporter Jewel Greene has the details

18/07/2025

In Trinidad and Tobago, where violent crime continues to surge, a startling admission from the government has put the nation's entire justice system under the microscope. With a crime detection rate now below 10%, there are growing fears that the country is losing its ability to bring criminals to justice. Here’s more from Reporter Jewel Greene-George

18/07/2025

A coordinated criminal network operating from within Trinidad and Tobago’s prisons has prompted Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro to recommend a State of Emergency. Intelligence confirms inmates are using smuggled phones to direct violent attacks on senior police, judiciary members, DPP staff, and prison officers.
No curfew is planned, but a specialised Threat Response Group has been activated. Authorities have begun relocating key inmates and executing targeted operations. Government leaders were briefed on July 17 as containment efforts intensified. Aaliyah Balgobin has the details

18/07/2025

Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has acknowledged that the Tobago House of Assembly did possess the necessary documents to account for monies spent on overseas travel. However, he said those records were never submitted to the Auditor General due to what he described as a “simple administrative failure.” The Auditor General’s 2024 report raised concerns over $6.8 million in overseas travel expenses that could not be verified, noting that while payments were made through the Automated Clearing House, there were no accompanying documents to confirm who travelled, their destinations, or the associated costs. According to Augustine, the documentation exists within the THA’s system but was not forwarded in time for audit review. He said efforts are now underway to ensure proper administrative processes are followed moving forward. Aaliyah Balgobin has the details…

18/07/2025

Former Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith has publicly criticised the recent decision by current Commissioner Allister Guevarro to declare a state of emergency, calling the move premature and counterproductive.
According to Griffith, such a notice only serves to put criminal elements on high alert, giving them time to regroup, relocate, or conceal illegal operations.

18/07/2025

Michelle Benjamin, Minister of Culture and Community Development, has issued a strong statement in response to recent comments made by Marvin Gonzales, Chairman of the People’s National Movement. Gonzales had remarked, *Quote* “When I look at it, I wonder if we are living in Bangladesh or Delhi,” *end quote* …drawing significant concern and prompting the Minister’s swift response. In a press release dated July,17th,2025, Minister Benjamin underscored the government’s commitment to fostering national unity and rejected any sentiments that could be perceived as divisive. She affirmed that Trinidad and Tobago is a nation built on a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, emphasising that its strength lies precisely in this multicultural heritage. 18 The Minister further elaborated on the government’s mandate to preserve and celebrate the unique identities and contributions of all cultural groups within Trinidad and Tobago. She called upon all citizens to honour each other’s heritage and work together, declaring that ‘Racism cloaked in whatever form must be called out and dismissed.”

18/07/2025

A State of Emergency is now in effect for Trinidad and Tobago, but the move is drawing sharp criticism from the sister isle.
Tobago's Minority Leader, Kelvon Morris, today called the declaration a “dagger to the heart of Tobago's already fragile tourism industry”
The emergency was called in response to what police describe as a coordinated and highly dangerous criminal network planning attacks on officials. President Christine Kangaloo made the official proclamation, citing a threat to public safety. However, Morris argues that since the threat is based in Trinidad, Tobago is being made collateral damage. He's demanding to know how the government will support Tobago's economy and is questioning the silence of the island's Chief Secretary on the matter, calling it deafening and staggering hypocrisy.

Chief Secretary addresses the State of Emergency in Trinidad & Tobago. We support decisive action against crime, but rec...
18/07/2025

Chief Secretary addresses the State of Emergency in Trinidad & Tobago. We support decisive action against crime, but recognize the impact on tourism. Meetings are set with the Tobago Hotel & Tourism Association to safeguard our island's reputation. It's time for radical responses to criminality, including tackling prison cell phone use.

18/07/2025

𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐱: 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧, 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐔𝐩 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲! 🌊🏖️

The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is proactively addressing an ongoing influx of Sargassum seaweed affecting several coastal areas across the island.

Satellite monitoring indicates further deposits are expected in the coming days, particularly along the Caribbean coastline, including key tourism hubs like Store Bay, Swallows, and Pigeon Point.

Good news for visitors and locals: All affected beaches remain open to the public! Clean-up operations are being carried out with minimal disruption to beach access and safety.

In an effort to mitigate the impact, the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development began clean-up operations on Wednesday, July 16, supported by the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) and other internal teams. This work will continue as necessary, with the response managed using existing staff and resources, ensuring no additional expenditure.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲.

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗔): 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 (𝗨𝗔𝗩) 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀.

All relevant divisions are collaborating to effectively manage the situation, minimize disruption, and ensure the continued safety and enjoyment of Tobago's residents and visitors. The THA remains committed to protecting the island's coastal ecosystems while maintaining the highest possible service standards for the public.

Retail Price on selected agricultural commodities at the Scarborough MarketUpdate – July 18th, 2025
18/07/2025

Retail Price on selected agricultural commodities at the Scarborough Market

Update – July 18th, 2025

📢 CALLING ALL TOBAGO FISHERFOLK, REEF BOAT OPERATORS & JET SKI OPERATORS! 🚤🌊The Tobago Agri-Technology Services (TAGS), ...
18/07/2025

📢 CALLING ALL TOBAGO FISHERFOLK, REEF BOAT OPERATORS & JET SKI OPERATORS! 🚤🌊

The Tobago Agri-Technology Services (TAGS), in collaboration with the Maritime Services Division, invites you to an important Stakeholder Consultation.

Topics to discuss:
🔹 Training in Sea Safety & Marine Communication (with updates on new and emerging technologies)
🔹 Certifications & Licenses for fishing vessels, reef boat operations, boat captains, crew members, and jet ski operators

📅 Date:Thursday, 24th July
📍 Location: Shaw Park Food Hub
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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