AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoCARICOM Cost-of-Living Push: CARICOM leaders wrapped up talks in St. Lucia agreeing on measures to ease prices, including adjusting the Common External Tariffs on basic foods and using Trinidad’s vessel as a proof-of-concept for a regional ferry to cut cargo costs. Regional Trade & Chambers: The TT Chamber and Georgetown Chamber signed an MoU to tackle non-tariff barriers and boost bilateral trade and investment. Tourism & Marine Services: Trinidad streamlined yacht clearance to 15 minutes and is pitching yachting as a higher-value visitor segment. IP for Agriculture: Minister Saddam Hosein returned to WIPO assemblies, linking IP protection to farm diversification, including extending protections beyond cocoa to crops like rice, peppers and pineapples. Energy Services Pulse: An Energy Chamber survey found mixed conditions in Q2, with more firms reporting below-normal business value and volumes. Public Health Readiness: CARPHA inaugurated a Regional Emergency Operations Centre to strengthen disaster and outbreak response across 26 member states. Local Security Update: Municipal police constables returned to duty after the killing of Acting Cpl Anuska Eversley, while the firearms theft probe continues. Manufacturing/Export Markets: Trade Minister Satyakama Maharaj told manufacturers to target new markets across CARICOM, Latin America, Mercosur and West Africa, with Ghana flagged as an ECOWAS gateway.
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