AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Security: Former energy minister Stuart Young questioned whether the Government is moving to sell Paria Fuel Trading Company assets to Trafigura, warning any loss of State control could hit T&T’s fuel security. Aviation: Deputy PM St. Clair Leacock urged patience as a “very delicate” probe continues after a light aircraft reported missing was found; Civil Aviation confirmed the Dominican-registered Beechcraft Baron left Argyle for Tobago with two people onboard. Oil & Gas Deals: Reuters reports Shell signed five new Venezuela agreements, including work on the Loran offshore gas field and other projects that could feed gas exports toward Trinidad’s LNG infrastructure. Public Finance: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says salary relief for nurses and teachers is coming via the 2026/2027 Budget package, while Colm Imbert disputes Government claims over Moody’s upgrade. Tobago Infrastructure: The ANR Robinson terminal is fully certified for operations, but vendors fear being priced out of the new airport commercial spaces. Governance & Oversight: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar ordered legal action against MP Keith Scotland’s chambers over alleged fraudulent misrepresentation tied to T&TEC electricity arrears. Health & Agriculture: One Health expert Dr Rajeev Nagassar warns antimicrobial resistance is already spreading through farms, rivers, livestock and food systems.
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