AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoLabour & Media: BIGWU says it will fight Trinidad Express retrenchments after the paper plans to cut its editorial staff from 33 to 26, with specific redundancies flagged in sub-editing, night editing and reporter roles. Economy & Policy: The TTMA welcomed the IMF’s Article IV review, pointing to a projected 0.8% 2026 growth rate and urging focus on manufacturing and diversification, while the IMF also pressed T&T to rebuild fiscal buffers using higher-than-budgeted energy revenues. Energy & Ratings: NGC chairman Gerald Ramdeen hit back at criticism over Moody’s exit, arguing the company is not “rating shopping” and is still under S&P coverage while adding Fitch. Payments Reform: The Central Bank is advancing a Payment Systems and Services Bill to modernise oversight, strengthen consumer protection and support digital payments. Local Governance: In San Juan, the business association is calling for urgent action after the area has been without a fire station for more than a year, saying response times and safety are now at risk. Education & Skills: Bishop Anstey Career Day pushed girls toward IT and emerging industries, with Women in Motorsport TT helping open doors in a male-dominated field.
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