AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Payments: Visa says contactless use in Trinidad and Tobago reached 67% by June 2026, with scope to bring more consumers and small businesses into digital payments. Energy: Venezuela has signalled interest in renewable-energy partnerships with Caribbean countries. Separately, Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says work on a metering agreement for the Loran-Manatee gas project is under way, with completion targeted by the end of November. Economic Pressures: The Central Bank reports the economy contracted 0.5% in 2025, with public debt reaching 84% of GDP and household borrowing adding to financial risks. Tourism and Aviation: Condor has resumed weekly Frankfurt–Tobago service; a local marine-sector leader says electronic customs clearance could help attract more yacht visitors. Telecommunications: Digicel says it is shifting from debt restructuring to growth, with plans to expand fibre, business and digital services in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean markets.
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