AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNestlé Restructuring Watch: Two leading food manufacturers say they’re open to talks if Nestlé Trinidad & Tobago sells its dairy and juices business after the company began a strategic review, with Valsayn’s dairy/juices operation employing 200+ workers. Aviation Supply Chain: Caribbean Airlines has switched its in-flight bottled water contract from Blue Waters to SM Jaleel & Company (US$405,600), ending a 15-year arrangement. AI Data Centres Debate: Hummingbird AI is pushing back on public scepticism around its proposed multi-billion-dollar data centre project, releasing details on leadership and partners as critics question readiness and community impact. Water & Drought Recovery: Local officials warn Trinidad’s water supply recovery could take 3–4 years, with storage now covering about two-thirds of demand and recovery pressures expected to linger. Public Works & Local Tensions: Moruga residents deny threatening a Works crew over road repairs, while the ministry says workers were threatened during crater/culvert assessment. Regional Trade & Investment: T&T is moving to deepen ties with Latin America via Mercosur and also with the US through new cooperation discussions, while economists flag T&T debt at “dangerous” levels. Healthcare Infrastructure: The $1.3bn Central Block at Port of Spain General Hospital has been handed over to the Ministry of Health, marking completion of the first phase of commissioning. Food Safety Signal: A US cyclospora outbreak is raising fresh food safety concerns, with local doctors and suppliers monitoring developments. Market Day Push: Sangre Grande is reviving barter-style Market Day events to support affordability and community sharing.
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