08 August

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Tobago Chamber: Bring on vaccine mandate law

in Newspaper Articles, Tobago Business Chamber

THE Tobago Business Chamber has called on the Government to enact mandatory covid19 vaccine laws to allow certain sectors to reopen. Chamber president Martin George, in a video on Friday, backed the Prime Minister's cautious approach to reopening and prioritising lives over livelihoods, but urged the government "to be more proactive, creative and innovative in finding ways to get us quickly out of this economic crisis." George said the country is paying a heavy price for the lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus. He noted recent statements from the Supermarket Association of TT president Rajiv Diptee about rising food prices...

07 August

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As Tobago hotel closes, George says clear vaccination policy needed

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in Newspaper Articles, Tobago Business Chamber

As Tobago’s economy continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Martin George, Chairman of the Tobago Business Chamber, believes that Government should look to vaccination as the key to recovery. In fact, he’s of the view a stronger approach, one rooted in legislation, is necessary to help the economy rebound and return to Tobago to some semblance of normalcy. George was commenting on the temporary closure of award-winning Tobago resort Coco Reef Resort and Spa, which today announced that it couldn’t continue to operate amidst continued uncertainty. Owner John Jefferis said the resort’s reopening will be announced in due course, when...

06 August

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TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER – LEGISLATE TO VACCINATE

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Martin George, Chairman of the TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER says the time is Now - The Government must LEGISLATE TO VACCINATE and thereby put an end to the Lockdown and the Curfew and the SOE and re-open businesses to fully vaccinated people. https://youtu.be/uZcu_M4WYTM ...

05 August

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Tobago Chamber backs PM’s cautious approach to reopening

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The Tobago Business Chamber is appealing to all Tobagonians to ignore mauvais langue and get vaccinated now. This comes on the heels of last Saturday’s news conference at the Scarborough Library, where the Prime Minister dismissed calls by business stakeholders to open Tobago’s economy fully, saying that would result in an increase in covid19 infections on the island. He said the calls to open beaches, bars and restaurants would have a negative effect, warning that the country must bite the bullet and not make premature decisions that would prove costly in the long run. Responding to questions via WhatsApp message on Tuesday,...

29 July

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Most Tobago hotels to remain closed in August

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CLOSE to 75 per cent of the hotels, guest houses and villas in Tobago are expected to remain closed for the usually bumper August vacation. Tourism interests on the island say the the closure of most of the accommodations in Tobago is due to the existing state of emergency and curfew restrictions, which are still in force to slow down the spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus. Restrictions on the country’s domestic air and sea bridge also continue. So said Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association vice-president Carol-Ann Birchwood-James who noted that many potential visitors to Tobago from Trinidad have said that the...

27 July

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Experts concerned about COVID cases and future of tourism in Tobago

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in Newspaper Articles, Tobago Business Chamber

Former Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan says while there should be some concern, the COVID-19 statistics for Tobago is not anything to be worried about. This comes after the island recorded 52 positive cases in just 24 hours last week, the highest since the start of the pandemic. There had also been some worry about a cluster of COVID-19 cases at various departments of the Scarborough General Hospital. According to Dr Khan, while the island has a record of high incidences of obesity and comorbidities, “Tobago still has a low mortality rate and residents are resilient.” He said the focus should be placed...

26 July

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Martin George – 3 fights per day between T&T is not enough

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Chairman of the Tobago Business Chamber, Martin George says 3 flights per day between Trinidad and Tobago is not enough. https://youtu.be/QKjqs2W83fs ...

26 July

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Chairman of the TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER, Martin George calls for Tobagonians to go and get vaccinated.

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Chairman of the TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER, Martin George calls for Tobagonians to go and get vaccinated. https://youtu.be/N5XdkWnK2p4 ...

26 July

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Tobago’s business chamber head wants flights returned to full capacity

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in Newspaper Articles, Tobago Business Chamber

Chairman of the Tobago Business Chamber Martin George is calling upon Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and by extension, the Government to return all flights between Trinidad and Tobago to full capacity and to take steps to rectify the situation as soon as possible. In keeping with the government’s new COVID regulations, Caribbean Airlines was mandated to reduce the number of domestic air bridge flights between Trinidad and Tobago to three from April 30. "The Tobago Business Chamber wishes to express its strongest disappointment and disapproval with the continued scenario and imbroglio of only three flights operating per day between Trinidad and...

16 July

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Tobago stakeholders express mixed views about opening of borders

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in Newspaper Articles, Tobago Business Chamber

Tobago stakeholders have expressed mixed views about the reopening of the country’s borders on Saturday. While some members of the business community are adopting a wait-and-see approach, others said it makes no sense for the borders to be reopened if the beaches and bars are still closed. The Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (THTA) said it is cautiously optimistic about the TT travel pass system, which will manage entry into the country. On Wednesday, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Stuart Young described the travel pass as a robust platform. He said those who meet the requirements to enter the country must...