Business Development Unit THA

12/06/2026

🌎✨ Tobago businesses are making their mark across the Caribbean!

Through the support of the Business Development Unit (BDU) of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), and in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturer’s Association (TTMA), a delegation of Tobago's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is participating in a Trade Mission to Guyana and Suriname, opening doors to new markets, strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and regional growth.

The Tobago delegation is led by Assistant Secretary of Finance, of the Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy, Tobago House of Assembly, Assembly Member Kern Alexis and we continue the strides toward making Tobago the Greatest Little Island on the Planet!

This mission represents more than business—it reflects THA’s commitment to building a resilient, export-ready economy powered by innovation, entrepreneurship, and local talent.

We are proud of our entrepreneurs as they showcase the very best of Tobago's products, services, creativity, and business excellence on the regional stage.

🚀 Expanding markets.
🤝 Building partnerships.
🌴 Promoting Tobago.
📈 Growing our economy.

The future of Tobago business is regional, competitive, and full of opportunity.

01/06/2026

🙌🍽️ 𝐀 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟕-𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝
Your commitment to learning, growing, and strengthening your businesses made this initiative a tremendous success.

💬 The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many participants expressing their appreciation for the quality, relevance, and practical value of the sessions facilitated by Ahliya Gobin of CARIRI. 👏 Her expertise and guidance provided attendees with valuable insights into product development, ✅ product approval, 📋 regulatory requirements, 🏷️ labeling, and the pathway to bringing market-ready products to consumers.

🌱 The enthusiasm and engagement shown throughout the workshop reaffirm the importance of providing entrepreneurs, agro-processors, and food innovators with access to the knowledge, tools, and support needed to build sustainable and successful businesses.

🤝 We look forward to continuing to support the growth and success of Tobago's entrepreneurs and food industry stakeholders as they transform ideas into compliant, competitive, and market-ready products.

📈💡 Together, we are building stronger businesses and a stronger economy towards making Tobago the Greatest Little Island.

𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞: 𝟐𝟖-𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

13/05/2026

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE VICTOR E. BRUCE FINANCIAL COMPLEX FRONT GATE

29/04/2026

📢 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀

✅ Cycle 1, scheduled for May 28th–29th, is now officially closed.

📝 However, we are still accepting applications for Cycle 2, scheduled for July 28th–29th.

𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗
📢 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀.
✅ Cycle 1, scheduled for May 28th–29th, is now officially closed.
📝 However, we are still accepting applications for Cycle 2, scheduled for July 28th–29th.

🚀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

Turn your idea into an approved, market-ready product!

The Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy, in collaboration with Caribbean Industrial Research Institute and the Business Development Unit, invites entrepreneurs, agro-processors, and food innovators to take the next step toward building compliant, sustainable and successful products.

📅 May 27–28, 2026
⏰ 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Tobago Information Technology Limited
💰 Only $200 (Subsidized)

𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝟴𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🔍 What You’ll Gain:
✔️ Product testing & approval guidance
✔️ Understanding the regulatory landscape
✔️ Food labeling essentials
✔️ A clear path from concept to market

🧾 Bonus Support: Assistance in accessing CFDD (TT) Approval, & Certificate of Free Sale

🎯 Perfect for food vendors, agro-processors, and small businesses ready to grow.

👉 Register Now: https://forms.gle/9XMebmQJ6jUqjQtU6

⚠️ Limited spaces available — secure your spot today!

📞 639-4412 Ext. 53201-215
🌐 www.bdutobago.com

20/04/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗
📢 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀.
✅ Cycle 1, scheduled for May 28th–29th, is now officially closed.
📝 However, we are still accepting applications for Cycle 2, scheduled for July 28th–29th.

🚀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

Turn your idea into an approved, market-ready product!

The Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy, in collaboration with Caribbean Industrial Research Institute and the Business Development Unit, invites entrepreneurs, agro-processors, and food innovators to take the next step toward building compliant, sustainable and successful products.

📅 May 27–28, 2026
⏰ 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Tobago Information Technology Limited
💰 Only $200 (Subsidized)

𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝟴𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🔍 What You’ll Gain:
✔️ Product testing & approval guidance
✔️ Understanding the regulatory landscape
✔️ Food labeling essentials
✔️ A clear path from concept to market

🧾 Bonus Support: Assistance in accessing CFDD (TT) Approval, & Certificate of Free Sale

🎯 Perfect for food vendors, agro-processors, and small businesses ready to grow.

👉 Register Now: https://forms.gle/9XMebmQJ6jUqjQtU6

⚠️ Limited spaces available — secure your spot today!

📞 639-4412 Ext. 53201-215
🌐 www.bdutobago.com

02/04/2026

Showcasing our Clients

16/03/2026

✨🌸 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐈 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐑” 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 🌸✨

As we celebrate 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 in honour of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆💐, we continue to spotlight inspiring women entrepreneurs who are driving business growth across Tobago 🇹🇹✨

Today, we proudly feature 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐨, owner of Sherraine's Tie Dye Ltd 🎨👕 — whose creative journey has grown into a vibrant and thriving empire. ✨

From sewing with her mother at just 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 🧵👩‍👧, Kishawna transformed her passion into 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, showcasing talent, creativity, and determination 💪🏽✨.

Operating from 𝐑𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐚, 𝐔𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 📍, Kishawna continues to expand her business through dedication, innovation, and collaboration with fellow local creatives, including TJM Designs 🤝🏽✨.

Through the 𝗜 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 💼✨, she was able to expand her operations by purchasing additional 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🧵📦, as well as adding a 𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 🧊🥤 at her location to enhance the customer experience. These improvements have strengthened the business and improved service delivery to her growing customer base. 🌟

Kishawna strongly believes in the power of 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 💡✨. Her advice to entrepreneurs is simple yet powerful:

💬𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝

She truly lives this message — she is 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐞-𝐝𝐲𝐞 🌈👗🎨. From the moment you see her, her vibrant creations and joyful personality reflect the colourful spirit of her business.

Her journey is also a reminder that while some people may say your idea is 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲 🤯 or question whether it can make money 💭💰, believing in yourself and staying committed to your vision can turn dreams into reality. ✨🚀

Her powerful mindset:

💬 “𝐍𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭.” ✨💪🏽

📍 𝐑𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐚, 𝐔𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
📞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: 482-0412
📱 𝐓𝐢𝐤𝐓𝐨𝐤 & 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:
📘 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: Sherraine's Tie Dye Ltd

✨💐 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 as we continue to spotlight more incredible women entrepreneurs who are helping to shape Tobago’s growing business community and inspire the next generation of leaders. 🚀🌸

✨💼🌺

11/03/2026

✨ 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 “𝙄 𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿 𝙃𝙀𝙍” 𝙇𝙤𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚 ✨✨

As we celebrate one year since the launch of the 𝙄 𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿 𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙇𝙤𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚, in
recognition of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we continue to highlight inspiring women
entrepreneurs who are taking bold steps to grow and strengthen their businesses in Tobago.

Today we proudly feature 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗝𝗼𝗱𝗶 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘀-𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀, owner of 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 & 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀, located in Crown Point, Tobago. What began as a
passion for creating delicious homemade treats has grown into a welcoming business where
customers can relax, enjoy quality desserts, and spend time with family and friends.

At 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, customers can enjoy a variety of sweet delights including homemade
ice cream, smoothies, cakes, cheesecakes, slushes, milkshakes, soft-serve ice cream and
refreshing drinks. The business is known for its unique and locally inspired flavors,
including favorites such as 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹, 𝗥𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘆, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 the popular 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆
𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺.

Like many entrepreneurs, 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘀-𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀 faced challenges along her journey. After
experiencing significant 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 from an adjoining tenant, which resulted
in the loss of 𝟵𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, she remained determined to rebuild. With the support of
her family and assistance through the 𝙄 𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿 𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙇𝙤𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚, she was able to move
forward with confidence and continue building her dream.
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Crown Point, Tobago
📞 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: 771-9226
🕒 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Her journey is a powerful reminder to aspiring entrepreneurs to 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽. 🌟

✨ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 as we continue to spotlight more incredible women whose determination
and passion are helping to shape Tobago’s business community.

09/03/2026

🌸✨ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✨🌸

In celebration of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we are proud to spotlight another outstanding female winner from the 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀-𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀, Founder of Asha Mars Weddings, who captured two prestigious awards: 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 & 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🏆🏆👏

💍 Asha Mars Weddings is Tobago’s premier destination wedding planning and design company. Founded in 2009, Asha became Tobago’s first full-time wedding planner, transforming a bold entrepreneurial idea into one of the island’s most sought-after wedding brands. Today, the company serves couples from the UK, USA, Canada, Scandinavia, and across the Caribbean, creating unforgettable Caribbean wedding experiences rooted in elegance, strategy, and exceptional service. 🌍✨

With over 16 years of expertise, Asha Mars Weddings specializes in bespoke, multi-day wedding celebrations, blending refined aesthetics, meticulous planning, and personalized client care. The company continues to innovate through a full rebrand and new website launch, the introduction of an in-house floral design unit, and the successful hosting of the 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗮𝘆.

💡 As a pioneer in wedding tourism, Mrs. Mars-Lewis has played a key role in positioning Tobago as a premier destination wedding location, curating elevated guest experiences — from airport welcome celebrations to immersive multi-day events that showcase the island’s beauty and hospitality. Through the 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗧𝗪𝗧𝗡), she continues to strengthen the local wedding industry by fostering collaboration, education, and professional excellence. Initiatives such as the 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 highlight local service providers and support the growth of the destination wedding ecosystem. 🌺

Mrs. Mars-Lewis represents the strength, brilliance, and resilience of Tobago’s female entrepreneurs, continuing to elevate the island’s global reputation while empowering others within the industry. 💪🏽✨

💐 Today we celebrate 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀-𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀, a visionary entrepreneur who continues to redefine wedding tourism and showcase Tobago as a world-class destination for love and celebration.

08/03/2026

🌸✨ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 ✨🌸
Today, the Business Development Unit of the Division of Finance Trade and the Economy, joins the world in celebrating the 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. 👩🏽‍💼🌍.

This year’s theme, “𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧,” reminds us that when women invest their time, talents, and passion into their families, communities, and aspirations, the rewards extend far beyond themselves. Through 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, women continue to shape a 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥. 💪🏽✨

We honour the women who uplift others, break barriers, and inspire the next generation to dream bigger and reach higher.

💐 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔