AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Data Centres Debate: Housing Minister Phillip Alexander pushed back on calls to suspend proposed T&T data centres, arguing the tech is coming globally and pointing to closed-loop cooling, as opposition grows via petitions and public concern over water and environmental impacts. Water & Utilities Watch: WASA says Hollis Reservoir is slowly recharging but inflows remain below normal, so some north-east Trinidad communities may still see reduced supply as operations are adjusted daily. Local Governance & Finance: The PNM is preparing for a legal fight after being served court documents tied to the funding of its Balisier House headquarters, with the party questioning how and when it was served. Regional Trade & Services: T&T’s services sector is flagged as a growth lever, with the Ministry targeting higher export earnings and pushing to remove barriers to services exports. Energy & Industry Links: US envoy commentary suggests Point Lisas could be a preferred site for at least one US-backed AI data centre, citing industrial zoning and distance from homes. Agriculture Innovation: CARDI launched its first Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium to boost climate-resilient, food-secure farming across the Caribbean. Tourism & Airlift: Caribbean Airlines added 72 flights and 7,656 seats for the July-August vacation period to support Tobago events and visitor demand.
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