The death of cultural and political stalwart George Stanley Beard one month ago has sparked renewed concern about preserving Tobago’s history.

As many of the island’s stories and traditions remain undocumented, the THA’s Department of Antiquities is now launching a project called ‘Pillars of Our Community’ aimed at capturing the memories of elders before they are lost forever.

Director of the Department of Antiquities Abby Taylor explained why she moved ahead with a project to document stories of Tobago’s past before more elders are lost.