AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTobago Budget & Jobs: THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine says a hiring freeze may be coming as the wage bill squeezes development, with over $3.03bn of a $4.12bn 2027 request tied to recurrent spending. Court & Construction: A High Court judge dismissed a $90m contractor claim against the THA over the L’Anse Fourmi–Charlotteville road project, citing late filing and contract non-compliance. Energy & Infrastructure: Energy minister Tim Hodgson is set to name five priority power-line projects for federal backing, aimed at helping provinces share excess electricity. Security & Scrap/ATM Risk: Police continue hunting after a “Batman” suspect was held in a failed Plymouth ATM heist; separately, the scrap iron sector faces mounting pressure from copper theft and is moving to clamp down. Regional Trade/Industry: IDB launched Knowledge Week 2026 in Port of Spain, pushing practical solutions across health, energy and agriculture—“put knowledge to work.” Business Support for Entrepreneurs: A new Aranguez/St Joseph programme, backed by NEDCO, targets emerging entrepreneurs with training, mentorship and funding access. Humanitarian Response: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar pledged T&T support for earthquake-ravaged Venezuela, as officials coordinate immediate assistance.
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