AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Procurement Under Scrutiny: The Housing Development Corporation says it will build 3,000+ homes under limited bidding after submitting its Annual Procurement Plan map to the Office of the Procurement Regulator in Dec 2025, but the Opposition has pushed for an investigation after internal “round robin” approvals were flagged. Food Sovereignty Push: Agriculture Minister Israel Bruce urged St Vincent and the Grenadines’ young farmers to cut import dependence, warning that food security can’t rely on ships and middlemen. Cross-Border Spill Talks: T&T and Venezuela agreed to keep sharing information and strengthen cooperation on managing potential hydrocarbon spills after discussions on a reported incident at Riser Platform No. 2 in the Gulf of Paria. Public Sector Arrears Standoff: The PSA rejected the Government’s “best and final offer,” demanding 80% of arrears in cash for retirees instead of mixed cash/non-cash options. Illicit Trade Crackdown: A multi-agency operation seized 3,000+ illicit and un-certified items, including 1,620 illegal cigarettes and counterfeit clothing. Local Fisheries Repairs: Minister Ravi Ratiram says repairs at the Otaheite Fishing Facility should begin next week after complaints about its condition.
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