AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Data Centres Debate: Trinidad and Tobago signed MoUs with Hummingbird AI Holdings and Ernst & Young to pave the way for large AI data centres, but the deals have reignited concerns over energy use, environmental impact, and whether the country has shared enough details for informed decisions. Accountability & Data Clarity: Critics say government must answer public questions directly, while calls grow for better national statistics and clearer planning before commitments are locked in. Energy Capacity Questions: A former energy chamber chief warned T&T may struggle to supply proposed power needs, pointing to ongoing gas supply pressures. Local Tech Governance: A researcher argues T&T has a base to govern AI responsibly, but safeguards and policies still need to catch up as the sector develops. Services Push: TTCSI launched Services Week 2026, aiming to boost the services sector’s GDP and exports as part of economic diversification. Food & Agribusiness: CARDI kicked off an agricultural research and innovation symposium focused on climate-resilient, food-secure systems. Industry Disruption Watch: Nestlé’s sale process moves into a new phase, with workers facing uncertainty and dairy farmers worried about the future of local milk. Education Reform: CXC will phase out traditional SBAs for several subjects from 2027, shifting to exam-based assessment for some areas. Water Update: WASA says Hollis Reservoir is slowly recovering, but some communities may still see reduced supply as operations adjust.
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