AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoJones Act Pressure: The Trump administration extended Jones Act waivers again, arguing the law can choke the flow of oil, gas and fertilizer during the Middle East crisis—yet critics say the waivers haven’t moved gasoline prices much. Breakfast Shed Legal Standstill: An injunction blocking Udecott from evicting Breakfast Shed vendors stays in force until May 26, after a court adjournment left the order intact. SoE, Crime, and MTS Appointments: MPs are set to clash in the House over the State of Emergency, rising murders, and questions around the MTS chief executive selection. Hilton Trinidad Uncertainty: The CWU says hundreds of workers face a July 16 cliff-edge as the government extension nears expiry with no clear plan after. Labour Law Checks: Labour inspectors are investigating alleged minimum-wage and workers’ rights breaches at two supermarkets. Water Stress: WASA warns North-East supply is reduced due to low river levels, with North Oropouche down to 16 million imperial gallons per day. Energy/Industry Watch: Nutrien has started selling its Trinidad assets while Methanex weighs options amid gas-supply uncertainty. Regional Finance Lens: A new ECLAC/OECD report flags Guyana’s oil boom as reshaping tax collection patterns across the Caribbean.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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