AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCompetition Policy Push: The Fair Trading Commission is stepping up engagement with the private sector as it strengthens competition policy, with natural gas price concerns raised during stakeholder talks. Tourism & Aviation Boost for Tobago: Tobago’s THA says direct flights are targeted from Toronto and also looking at Ogle (Guyana) and Miami, with CAL expected to be involved as the new airport terminal comes online. Tobago Budget Focus: THA is seeking a record $4.12B for fiscal 2027, split between $3.03B recurrent and $1.09B development, with major emphasis on infrastructure, health, education, and tourism, plus a mega-farm push to lift agricultural output. FDI Interest in T&T: Planning Minister Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh says Campari and European maritime/logistics firms are exploring investment opportunities, including eco-tourism, real estate, and a regional retail hub. Labour & AI Debate: A global union says layoffs are being blamed on AI as an excuse, arguing budget limits and restructuring are the real drivers. Smart Skills Pipeline: Tobago IT Limited’s STEM camp is expanding hands-on coding, robotics, AI exposure, and digital creativity for ages 3 to 17. Regional Trade Signals: IDB reports Latin America and the Caribbean exports rose 15.7% in Q1 2026, led by mining and agribusiness.
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