AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Industry Governance: The Government’s AI-and-industry MoUs are drawing sharper public pushback, with critics saying accountability can’t be outsourced to private firms and that citizens deserve full details before signing petitions. Data Centres & Energy Capacity: Former Energy Chamber CEO Dr Dax Driver questioned whether T&T has the generation capacity for proposed AI data centres, pointing to gas-supply risks at Point Lisas as a red flag. Local Water Reality: Housing Minister Phillip Alexander defended data centres amid water-crisis fears, arguing modern systems use closed-loop cooling and that the facilities will be built globally regardless. Tobago Data Centre Pause: A long-planned Tobago tier-III data centre has been unplugged, with stakeholders still debating whether the island needs one to meet rising digital demand. Services Sector Push: TTCSI launched Services Week 2026, aiming for a “50-50 by 2030” shift so services match energy’s role in GDP and exports, with SME-focused discussions and awards planned for September. Agriculture Innovation: CARDI kicked off its Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium to boost climate-resilient, science-driven food security across the region. Food & Finance Risks: Nestlé’s sale process moves into a new phase, while businesses report rising threats from sophisticated online banking fraud.
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