AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy Diplomacy: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the Government will follow up on India’s offer of a line of credit after S. Jaishankar’s “extremely meaningful and productive” visit, with laptops and health cooperation among the highlighted outcomes. Oil Spill Fallout: Venezuela has deployed a specialist team to the Heritage oil spill site, while Trinidad insists the spill was stopped the same day, repaired, and left “no visible” hydrocarbons—though the dispute over environmental risk and disclosure timing keeps the Gulf of Paria issue politically hot. Procurement Watch: The OPR is probing LandmarkTT’s $100M housing contract, with complaints alleging selective tendering instead of open bidding. Tobago Development vs Environment: EMA is defending its CEC for the $500M Rocky Point hotel, arguing a science-driven review—while critics warn the project is too big for a sensitive reef/oceanfront. Health & Mobility: Jaishankar inaugurated a permanent Jaipur Foot prosthetics centre in Penal, promising 600 artificial limbs and training for local technicians. Energy Sector Tensions: Energy Minister Moonilal says there was “no secrecy” over the spill; meanwhile, former energy minister Stuart Young renews attacks over gas allocation and Point Lisas plant shutdown fears.
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