AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaxi Taxi Disruption: Trinidad’s three-day “rest and reflection” strike is hitting commuters hard, with Downtown Owners and Merchants Association estimating 15–20% of people arriving late (delays of 30 minutes to an hour) and businesses bracing for knock-on economic effects. Disability Access: The Blind Welfare Association says the shutdown exposes how public transport is a life-line for persons with disabilities, not just a convenience, and calls out deeper structural gaps. Negotiations & School Exams: Parent groups are urging maxi taxi operators to exercise restraint as students sit CSEC and CAPE exams, while Route Two operators reject returning to work without written commitments. Tobago Solidarity: Tobago maxi drivers back the action, citing their own issues like late payments and lack of hubs. Aviation Deal: Trinidad and the Dominican Republic signed an air services agreement to boost tourism, investment and connectivity. Regional Connectivity: LIAT and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement for single-ticket travel across combined networks. Water & Finance (Regional): Republic Bank (T&T-linked) commissioned solar/electric boreholes in Ghana, expanding clean water access.
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