AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Safety: A Commission of Inquiry heard of significant safety deficiencies aboard the MV Barima months before it capsized. NATUC is also calling for an independent probe into the Chaguaramas collision that left five people missing, including checks on vessel safety and operator qualifications. Energy: Work continues on agreements for the Dragon and Loran-Manatee gas fields, with the Government aiming to finalise them by month-end. Venezuela has also signalled interest in renewable-energy partnerships with Caribbean nations. Digital Payments: Visa says contactless use in Trinidad and Tobago reached 67% by June, while urging broader access for consumers and small businesses. Economic Outlook: The Central Bank reported a 0.5% GDP contraction in 2025 and warned of rising household debt. Tourism and Trade: Condor has resumed weekly Frankfurt–Tobago flights, adding international capacity, while T&T and the EU agreed to maintain regular dialogue on shared priorities.
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