AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInter-Island Shipping: NIDCO says the MV Golden Carrier will temporarily replace the MV Blue Wave Harmony on the Trinidad–Tobago seabridge during routine maintenance, with cargo and passenger services expected to continue uninterrupted under the existing charter arrangement. Customs & Auto Trade: Finance Minister Devendranath Tancoo will meet Trinidad and Tobago Automotive Dealers Association reps after a Customs and Excise classification ruling raised fears of steep cost increases for mild hybrid vehicles. Parliamentary Oversight: PAAC chair Jagdeo Singh accuses former health minister Terence Deyalsingh of trying to dictate terms for a parliamentary inquiry into state pharmaceutical acquisitions, after Deyalsingh skipped a hearing. Dengue Prevention in Schools: Benguet’s La Trinidad mayor issued an order pausing mandatory standard uniforms for a month to reduce dengue risk, pushing long sleeves and stronger mosquito control. US Tariff Shock for Trade: The US began imposing 10%–12.5% Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced-labour claims, with Trinidad and Tobago listed in the 10% bracket—prompting calls for local exporters to adapt.
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