AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Trade Push: The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) has launched a major trade mission to Guyana and Suriname (June 8–14) with 38 companies and 58 participants, aiming for new export deals, partnerships, and market entry as both countries attract more regional investment. Energy & Investment: Government and energy firms have signed a Production Sharing Contract for the TTUD-1 Block, with ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) in the spotlight as the upstream sector moves forward. Security & Protest Tensions: Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath rejects plans to protest outside ministers’ homes, while NATUC and Tobago hotel and tourism leaders warn against extending the State of Emergency—fueling fresh debate over how long emergency powers should last. Climate on the Ground: A pediatric emergency consultant flags how heat, flooding, dengue and rising food costs are already hitting children’s health, pointing to urgent action for the next generation. Business Skills for Youth: NCB Merchant Bank’s Wizdom CRM Virtual Stock Market Game is building financial literacy and decision-making skills beyond simulated trading.
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