AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Investment: Occidental Petroleum has received Energy Ministry approval for a farm-in to Block TTUD-1, with the PM citing renewed momentum in T&T’s energy sector after earlier output and reserves pressures. Roads & Construction: The US$161M Soesdyke–Linden Highway is about 90% complete, with drainage around 70% done and electrical works underway, including light pole pedestals and power boxes. Trade & Industry Links: TTMA is sending a large trade mission to Guyana and Suriname (June 8–14) to build B2B partnerships and market intelligence for manufacturers and service providers. Public Finance: Business groups welcome the Govt’s $2.93B supplementary request tied to public-sector wage commitments, while urging clarity in the June 15 mid-year budget review. Food Policy & Health: PAHO/WHO convened Caribbean nutritionists and legal drafters in Barbados to push sodium reduction targets and industrial trans fat elimination. Regional Business Climate: A new U.S. Section 301 forced-labour tariff proposal would add 10%–12.5% duties on imports from 60 economies, with stakeholders urged to assess exposure and submit comments. Local Economy & Jobs: Tobago youths in Les Coteaux say promised work programmes haven’t delivered, adding pressure for real job creation.
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