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Services
of The Tobago House of
Assembly.
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The
Tobago House of Assembly
is comprised of the
following Divisions:
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The
Labour Division provides
services in the following
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• Conciliation
and other Related
Services
Conducts meetings between
trade unions and
employees on matters of
either rights or interest
disputes. The Division
also settles industrial
relations disputes, and
advises on all industrial
relations matters.
• Labour
Inspection Services
Monitors the Minimum Wage
Orders for Shop
Assistants, Household
Assistants and workers in
the Catering Industry.
The Division also ensures
compliance with these
orders along with other
Labour Legislation such
as the Truck Act, and the
Minimum Wage Act.
• The
Labour Inspectorate deals
with the following
complaints:
(i) Any member of the
public who is protected
by the Minimum Wages
Order and experiences
wages, terms and
conditions of employment
less favourable than what
is provided for under the
Minimum Wages Order.
(ii) Any member of the
public who is of the
opinion that his/her
employer is underpaying
or has been underpaying
him/her.
(iii) Any employer who
needs advice or
information on Minimum
Wages Order, collective
agreements, terms and
conditions of employment
or general industrial
relations information and
advice.
(iv) Any member of the
public who is interested
in employment, training
and/or retraining and
career guidance.
• Recruitment:
'O' Level Graduate
Program
The 'O' Level Graduate
Program facilitates
persons who may be in
possession of a minimum
of one G.C.E. or CXC
subject.
• Registration
Applicants must complete
a prescribed form and
provide the following:
(a) Original Birth
Certificate and
Identification Card or
Original Birth
Certificate and Driver's
Permit or Passport; (b)
Original Certificates (if
any); and (c) Two
testimonials.
An interview is conducted
at registration, and all
documents are noted and
returned to the applicant
on completion of
registration. Successful
applicants are referred
to clerical and
secretarial positions at
a Division of the Tobago
House of Assembly.
The Labour Division has a
registrar of unemployed
persons with various
skills and experience as
well as persons without
skills. Employers could
therefore access workers
from the compiled list.
Advisory and Information
Services are provided for
persons wishing to choose
a career.
The Division also offers
an introductory
occupational course to
unemployed persons over
17 years of age. In the
past, courses in
Bookbinding, Bread and
Pastry making,
Maintenance of Air
Condition Units and
Refrigerators,
Dressmaking, Typing and
Shorthand have been
offered. These courses
are done in conjunction
with the Education
Division of the Tobago
House of Assembly.
Members of the public can
access these services by
coming in to the offices
of the Labour Division,
Tobago House of Assembly
or call 639-2402; 639
3421 Ext. 289.
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• Renewal of Motor
Vehicle Licences
The applicant must provide the
following:
1. A completed application Form
No. 7.
2. Identification Card or
Passport.
3. Driving Permit of the
Registered Owner (excluding
companies) except where the owner
is not the holder of a driving
permit.
4. Valid Certificates of Motor
Vehicle Insurance.
5. Certified copy of ownership in
the Registered owner's name
obtained within the last three
years and last motor vehicle
license sticker.
6. Inspection Certificate for the
current year in respect of hired
car, rented car, goods vehicle,
tractor, trailers and omnibus.
Fees: All fees pertaining to the
licensing of Goods, Rented,
Private and Hired vehicles are
calculated according to the
weight and horsepower of the
vehicle.
• Provisional
Driving Permit
An applicant for a Provisional
Permit shall be 17 years and over
and must not be disqualified by
any Court of law from obtaining
such Permits. - The Applicant
must produce the following:
1. Valid Passport; or
2. Electoral Identification Card
and Birth Certificate.
3. An affidavit (in the event
that the name on the Birth
Certificate and other document
differ).
4. For Class 2 or 7 a completed
"Form of Medical
Certificate" No. 12 for
which an applicant must produce a
recent photograph.
5. Fee - Contact offices
directly.
• Renewal of
Driving Permit
An application for the renewal of
a driver's permit will be
entertained not earlier than one
month before the date of its
expiry -
Applicant shall produce the
following:-
1. Completed Application Form No.
4.
2. Driving Permit.
3. Electoral Identification Card.
4. A completed Form of Medical
Certificate Form No. 12 is
necessary when applying for a
permit for Taxi, Heavy Goods,
Vehicle, Extra Heavy Goods
Vehicle and all types of
Tractors.
For this purpose an applicant
must also produce a recent
photograph not older than (6)
months.
Fee $200
• Driving Permit
Renewable Annually:
Applicants 63 years or over/and
applicants with disability shall
renew their permit annually. -
The applicant must produce:
1. Driving Permit.
2. A Form of Medical Certificate
No. 12/A Passport and recent
photograph.
3. Completed application Form 4.
Fee $15 - Applicant 63 to 65
years. - No Fee is required for
applicants 65 and over.
• Application for
Duplicate Permit/License Sticker
In the event that a permit or
license sticker is lost, stolen
or defaced it must be:
1. reported to the Police; and
2. a sworn declaration must be
made before a Commissioner of
Affidavit or , a Justice of the
Peace on Form No. 4, Item 15.
It will also be necessary to
complete Form No. 8 and submit
your old License sticker if
defaced.
The applicant shall also produce
his/her Electoral Identification
Card or Passport.
• Fee:
(a) If the Permit is valid 40.00
(b) If the Permit has expired
over three (3) years - 200.00
In respect of one year - 15.00
(c) In respect of a Provisional -
10.00
(d) All Duplicate License Sticker
- 40.00
In the event that a Provisional
Permit is lost, stolen or
defaced, two passport size
photographs with green background
must also be produced.
• The Transport
Division also provides the
following services:
1. Transfer of ownership of a
motor vehicle other than by
death.
2. Inspection of vehicles
3. Registration of motor
vehicles.
4. Re-registration of motor
vehicles.
5. Re-classification of motor
vehicles.
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| 3.- The
Settlement Division provides services in
the following areas: |
• Sale of Housing Application
Forms - $1.00 at the Division's counter.
• Sale of Plans and Specifications
- A maximum of $80.00 each.
• Rental of Commercial Units
A member of the public must submit an
application for the rental of commercial
units. The applicant is then interviewed,
and provided the requirements are met,
he/she is offered the appropriate unit.
• Advice on Building Construction
- Engineering Assistants attached to the
Division offer advice to the public on
building construction.
• Collection of Mortgage Payments
- Persons who also own homes in Trinidad
can make mortgage payments at the
Division.
• Land Distribution - Lots are
allocated to members of the public based
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Planning Division provides services
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• Guides and co-ordinates the
activities of the various Divisions of
the Assembly.
• Provides direct public-oriented
services such as:
(i) Assisting in the collection and
analysis of statistical data which are
available to the public.
(ii) providing assistance/guidance to
researchers, including students on
request.
• The Division publishes
booklets/handouts aimed at providing
general information to the public, on
matters of investment opportunities in
Tobago.
• The Division also publishes the
Assembly's plan for Tobago's social and
economic development "A Guide to
Investment in Tobago" is an example.
• Members of the public can access
these services from the Division by
contacting office personnel during the
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
to Friday.
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| 5.- The
Elections and Boundaries Division
provides services in the following areas: |
• 1. The registration of all
eligible persons in Trinidad and Tobago.
• 2. The timely issue of
Identification cards to registered
persons.
• For further information members
of the public can visit the Office
located at:
Bacolet Street, Scarborough, Tobago.
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| 6.- The
Training Division provides
services in the following areas: |
• Information on various
Scholarships, Fellowships and other
awards available to the public.
• Information on courses/programs
tenable at the following institutions:
1. University of the West Indies (UWI)
2. UWI Distance Teaching Enterprises
(U.W.D.I.T.E.)
3. Institute of Business (I.O.B. - UWI)
4. National Institute of Higher
Education, Research, Science and
Technology (NIHERST).
5. Cipriani Labour College
6. John Donaldson and San Fernando
Technical Institutes.
Contacts: 639-3421 Xt. 215, Training
Division, Jerningham Street, Scarborough,
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The Works Division provides services
in the following areas: |
• 1. Sale of Aggregates
• 2. Repairs to Vehicles and
Equipment
• 3. Rental of heavy equipment.
• Contact:639-2319, Mechanical
Workshop, Old Government Farm Rd.,
S'bro., Tobago.
• 4. Sale of Hot Mix and paving of
Driveways.
Contact: 639-2665, The New Works Admin.
Bldg., Old Government Farm Rd.,
S'bro.Tobago.
• 5. Sale of Rotten Rock. Contact:
660-2077, Studley Park Quarry.
• 6. Soil and concrete testing.
Contact: 660-4858, Testing and Research
Laboratory, Goldsborough. Tobago.
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| 8.- The
Co-operative Development Division
provides services in the following areas: |
• Promotions
(a) Promotional work among groups working
towards the formation of co-operative
societies.
(b) Assisting in the preparation of
feasibility studies, cash flow
projections and the drafting of bye-laws
for pre-co-operatives.
(c) Preparing documents required for the
registration of co-operative societies.
• Education and Training
(a) Delivering lectures to community and
church groups, students of primary and
secondary schools, trade centers and
other institutions on co-operative
principles and philosophy.
(b) Conducting co-operative seminars for
the general membership, committee members
and employees of registered co-operative
societies.
(c) Organizing and assisting in
conducting training courses in
conjunction with institutions such as the
Cipriani Labour College and other
recognized bodies for the benefit of
co-operative societies.
(d) On-the-job training for persons
involved in the day-to-day management and
administration of the affairs of
societies.
• Advisory
(a) Advising co-operative societies at
General Meetings, Board Meetings on
matters relating to the interpretation
and implementation of the Co-operative
Societies Act, Chap. 81 : 03, Regulations
and their respective Bye-laws.
(b) Assisting in the preparation of loan
policies, contracts of employment,
general policies and the implementation
of accounting systems in Co-operative
Societies.
(c) Giving related advice on the
day-to-day operations of societies and
referring special cases to the relevant
authorities.
• Inspections
(a) Checking the books of accounts,
registers, documents and assets of all
registered co-operative societies.
(b) Preparing monthly financial
statements to provide information for
societies and to assist them in their
financial management.
• Audit
(a) Conducting the Annual Audit of
Co-operative Societies.
(b) Preparation of management letters on
the performance of societies for
consideration by the Board of Directors.
• Other Services
(a) Conducting preliminary investigations
into disputes between members and
societies in the process of arbitration.
(b) Reviewing and updating the accounts
of inactive societies in preparation for
liquidation and cancellation of
registration.
• Groups (minimum 12) interested
in the formation of co operative
societies can communicate with: The
Co-operative Officer III, Co-operative
Development Division, Jerningham Avenue,
Scarborough, Tobago, Telephone: 639-3421
Ext. 130.
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| 9.- The Community
Development Division provides
services in the following areas: |
• Advises and assists voluntary
organisations in the planning and
implementation of their community
programs. A facilitatory role.
• Assists in the Construction and
Maintenance of community centers. These
Centers are managed by the Village
Councils.The Division in collaboration
with the Village Councils assist in
organising programs at these centers for
members of the communities. Members of
the public can also request through the
Village Council, the use of the centre to
hold other social functions such as
weddings and christenings. The Centers
also enable other educational, cultural
and recreational activities to be
undertaken in communities and villages
where they are located.
• Adult Education and Handicraft
Courses - Organised to develop skills and
enable people in communities to be
self-sufficient. Courses in floral
arrangement, food and nutrition, Indian
delicacies, straw work, tye dye, batik
and others are held both at district and
centralised levels. Members of the public
can register for courses at designated
venues. Village groups can also request
courses as the need arises.
• Leadership Training Courses -
Elected officers of voluntary
organisations are enrolled in training
courses sponsored by the Division to
equip them with the necessary leadership
skills to function effectively.
• Small Grants - Small grants are
issued to voluntary organisations upon
their written request to assist them in
executing their social programs.
• Public address and Broadcast
Systems - Members of the public can apply
in writing to the Division for the use of
Public address and Broadcast systems. The
Division also uses the systems to promote
and advertise its programs and those of
voluntary organisations.
• Audio Visual Program - The
Division has at its disposal, audio
visual equipment which is used to promote
mobile cinema shows. The shows are aimed
at educating the members of communities,
heightening their awareness in the nation
building process. Members of the public
can apply in writing to the Division
requesting this service.
• Fairfield Complex - The
Community Development Division is
responsible for supervising members of
staff of the Fairfield Complex and for
overall maintenance. At the Complex,
educational, social, cultural and
recreational activities are undertaken by
any community group. The Manager is
responsible for receiving and approving
relevant applications.
The public can access these services by
visiting the Community Development,
Division, Bacolet, Tobago.
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| 10.- The Central
Library Division provides services in
the following areas: |
• Library Services:
Basic library services such as lending,
reference and request services are
available to members of the public.
• Other Services:
1. Book Van Services - Offered to schools
and villages.
2. Collections - Arranged in response to
requests from specific groups such as
schools, credit unions and community
groups.
3. Extension Activities - During the
July/August vacation period and at
intervals throughout the
year, activities such as Art/Craft
workshops, Lectures, Film shows and
Storytelling are conducted at all
branches. Posters and Book displays are
mounted regularly at all branches in
commemoration of specific anniversaries
or to highlight topical issues.
4. Photocopying Service - Available at a
small fee.
5. Auditorium/Walkway - Available for
rent for educational events such as panel
discussions, seminars, as well as
cultural performances. The Walkways may
also be rented for displays, exhibitions
and other similar activities.
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The
Tobago Assembly, however, does
not have legislative powers.
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