OMG Digital Magazine OMG Issue 271 10th August 2017 | Page 41

OMG Digital Magazine | 271 | Thursday 10 August 2017 • PAGE 41
AQUA WARRIORS
MAKE A SPLASH
HERITAGE STEPPING UP
The eagerness of young people to contribute to the success of the Tobago Heritage
Festival 2017 is an encouraging sign. That’s the view of Secretary of Tourism, Culture and
Transportation Nadine Stewart-Phillips, who said she’s seeing progress in the event. The
Festival showcased the island’s culture through its dance, drama, music, and folklore
traditions.
During yesterday’s (August 2) post Executive Council media briefing, Stewart-Phillips said
she attended every event to “get a firsthand [look] of all the presentations, even as we’re
looking at [making] improvements”. Under the theme “Len’ Hand”, the Secretary said she
was happy people came forward and contributed, including many young participants.
It was her first time as Secretary in charge of the Festival, which Stewart-Phillips described
as “a learning event”. She said the Division also conducted research via surveys to gather
feedback about the event. “All that information will help us with our decision making going
forward when that data is compiled,” she said.
‘JAYCEES’ STOP BY: Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles, right, presents Junior
Chamber International (JCI) West Indies national vice president Khaleid
Holder with a copy of the book “Our Tobago, Our Heritage” during a
courtesy call at the Office of the Chief Secretary, Administrative Complex,
Calder Hall office earlier today (August 3, 2017).
The Tobago YMCA Aqua Warriors had
a good showing on the weekend at
the Annual Blink/Bmobile Swim Classic
on Sunday (July 30), with an 81-medal
haul.
The Aqua Warriors finished second
with 762 points, behind Tidal Wave
Aquatics Swim Club (886), with 41
gold, 28 silver and 19 bronze medals,
and picked up 13 trophies for overall
performances.
The team of 25 swimmers were coached
by Mosi Denoon and assistant Rochelle
Pierre. This included 9-10 age group
swimmers, brothers Jacob and Joseph
Cox, and 13-14 swimmers Yunique
Wilson, Brianna Percy and Djimon
Wilson. The 15-17 Aqua Warriors are
Ezekiel Wilson, Dante Williams, Jaden
Myrie and Carlon Sealey.
The meet was hosted by the Tobago
Youth Development Centre at Kendal
Aquatic Facility