AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNestlé Dairy Fallout: Trinidad and Tobago dairy farmers are pushing for urgent, face-to-face talks with Government and Nestlé after the company’s planned milk-collection exit left producers “kept in the dark,” with the Farmers’ Union calling last week’s consultation more political spin than real dialogue. Transition Timeline: A meeting with stakeholders suggests Nestlé’s transition could be extended from six months to as much as one year, giving farmers more time to adjust and find alternative buyers. Agri-Exports Reality Check: Regional agri-MSMEs say training isn’t the bottleneck—shipping, freight reliability, cold-chain gaps, customs friction, and weak buyer links are keeping Caribbean products off shelves. Tobago Airport Update: Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says a flight simulation will be held before the new ANR Robinson International Airport terminal is officially opened, with commissioning and a public use date expected this week. Energy & Industry Investment: IDB Invest approved up to US$500m for ANSA McAL to expand industrial capacity and strengthen supply chains across the Caribbean. Nuclear for Data Centres: Terra Innovatum says Waiken ILW selected its SOLO microreactor platform for up to 8 MWe behind-the-meter power for DIRECTV Latin America and SKY Brasil data centres. Market Pulse: The TTSE reports improving investor confidence and welcomes West Indian Traders to the SME Market after its IPO.
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