Like many other parts of the region, Tobago has been battling with a fierce dry season. The season which began in December, not only brought with it excessive heat but serious water woes across the island.
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Two vessels belonging to the Division of Agriculture, Marine Affairs, Marketing and the Environment had to be fished from the waters of Scarborough last week Thursday. The boats, which were acquired by the Department for approximately $3 million were moored at the jetty at the Coast Guard facility when the incident occurred. The boats were moved prior to the incident in order to facilitate a much larger coast guard vessel.
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It said: "It has taken 27 years for a Tobagonian to accomplish the coveted title of sports personality of the year. But finally, Tobago can savour the historic feat with Josanne Lucas claiming the 2009 Sports Personality (Female) Award and Renny Quow the 2009 Sports Personality (Male) Award. It is also historic because it is the first occasion in which any track and field athlete from Tobago has captured the prestigious sports personality of the year award.
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Registration for Pan Trinbago's Pan Down Memory Lane and Pan in the 21st Century closes today (Friday) at 4 p.m. according to its communications manager Angela A Fox. The competition is open to all Single Pan Bands and Conventional Steel Orchestras.
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