AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLabour & Energy Rights Clash: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar defended the 2026 Vesting Bill changes restoring OWTU rights after Petrotrin’s 2018 closure, accusing PNM’s Stuart Young of “union busting” and “King Liar” claims. Housing Procurement Shock: HDC cancelled its controversial $3.4B DBF housing procurement, citing public interest and avoiding prolonged disputes; the work will be re-tendered. Teachers’ Backpay Pressure: TTUTA demanded answers on missing $900m backpay for 2025, warning of possible lawful industrial action. Labour Day Push: NATUC and Labour Minister Leroy Baptiste renewed calls for fair wages, workers’ rights, and modernised labour laws. Tobago Growth Focus: Tobago business leaders urged THA to prioritise tourism and construction investment in the 2026/27 budget push. Utilities Upgrade: WASA launched a $20m wastewater pipeline replacement in Beetham Gardens to tackle long-standing sewerage problems. Energy Outlook Watch: IMF energy-sector read points to weak output from mature oil and gas weighing on growth. Circular Economy Move: Rural Development Minister Khadijah Ameen backed sargassum harvesting to turn nuisance seaweed into products and fertiliser.
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