AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpecial Operations Bill: Tobago hoteliers and business leaders warn the proposed “closed areas” could disrupt movement and hurt tourism, with critics also saying the bill’s rushed passage risks constitutional overreach and a “police state.” Police safeguards: A dispute over TTPS body-cam capacity has raised fresh questions about oversight, with the Police Commissioner citing just over 100 working cameras while critics challenge battery limits and the fate of earlier purchases. Energy & gas: Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal met bpTT and NGC on the Manakin/Cocuina cross-border gas project, focusing on status and next steps for the Trinidad–Venezuela resource. Transport fuels: Proman and Dumore launched four 100% methanol-powered heavy trucks on T&T roads, positioning methanol as a cleaner transport fuel after a pilot using local production. Tourism logistics: With October Carnival travel demand rising, the Port Authority and Caribbean Airlines are expected to add inter-island sailings and flights to Tobago. Manpower planning: An opinion piece argues T&T lacks a clear manpower plan, leaving employers unable to find skills while graduates face oversupply and unemployment. Tech expansion: IntellicoERP plans to expand into Ghana as it pushes an AI-native enterprise platform beyond T&T. Regional fisheries resilience: A US$12.55m GEF-backed project will strengthen climate and disaster resilience in Caribbean fisheries through 2030.
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