THE Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) is confused by a protest held by some of its employees and members of the National Union of Government and Federated Workers (NUGFW) over sick leave bonuses, among other things. It said it is “already in discussion with the union toward bringing resolution to current matters.” On Tuesday morning, daily-paid
MEMBERS of Parliament's Local Authorities, Service Commissions and Statutory Authorities Joint Select Committee (JSC) expressed concern that there does not seem to be an evacuation plan for the Chaguaramas peninsula should a natural disaster affect the area.
Robinson-Regis: Macqueripe ready to reopen
Wednesday 31 March 2021
Minister of Planning and Development Camille Robinson-Regis, and the general manager of the Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) Karen Clark-Rowley enjoy the view from a lifeguard booth at the Macqueripe Beach facility in Chaguaramas on Wednesday. Photo by Roger Jacob
AFTER WEEKS of renovations, Macqueripe Beach is now ready to reopen to the public.
Minister of Planning Camille Robinson-Regis made the announcement on Wednesday after inspecting work done at the beach.
“I came to just make sure that we were ready and the general manager (of the Chaguaramas Development Authority) did ask me if I felt comfortable enough that we can open for tomorrow, and I do.”
CDA, archers to discuss Tucker Valley range next week
Thursday 7 January 2021
In this July 8, 2018 file photo, Mayah Khan takes part in the National Youth Outdoor Archery championship, at Tucker Valley Chaguaramas. -
THE Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) will meet with the Target Archery Federation (TTTFA) next Thursday to discuss the future of the Michael P Mackenzie Archery Range.
On December 9, police visited the range in Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas, while some archers were training, and said they had been ordered to shut it down.
The range is used by many clubs and is usually the site of national tournaments.
TTTFA president Gregory Quesnel told Newsday he hoped the move is temporary. But the association had not been told anything about it.
CDA shuts down Mackenzie archery range
Tuesday 15 December 2020
THE CHAGUARAMAS Development Association (CDA) has shut down the Michael P Mackenzie Archery Range. It has not given its reason for doing so.
The range, located at Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas, is used by several clubs in the TT Target Archery Federation (TTTFA).
But on Wednesday, police visited the range while some athletes were training and said they had been ordered to shut it down.
Speaking with Newsday, on Sunday, TTTFA president Gregory Quesnel said he hopes the move is temporary, but is unsure, as the association has not been told anything about it.