AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTobago Agriculture Push: Cepep workers in Tobago are starting a transition from sanitation and landscaping to farming, with THA aiming to lift agricultural output and double agri’s GDP contribution. East Port-of-Spain Governance: Laventille West MP Kareem Marcelle says the East Port-of-Spain Development Company has been operating without a board for nearly 18 months, alleging staff cuts and delayed funding. Point Lisas Steel Scrutiny: Economist Dr Marlene Attzs backs the US$750m Point Lisas revival as potentially meaningful for jobs and investor confidence, but former energy minister Stuart Young and the T&T Chamber want full deal details—especially gas allocation, concessions, and electricity pricing. Poultry Supply Strain: South Trinidad poultry operators report up to 50% fewer birds, pushing chicken prices from about $5.99 to as high as $9 per pound and forcing some businesses to cut staff or close. Food Security Beyond Calories: UWI’s Mark Wuddivira highlights a nutrition access gap—more than half a million people can’t afford a healthy diet—shifting the debate from availability to nutritious affordability. Energy Sector Signals: NGC chairman Gerald Ramdeen says the Manakin stake deal and downstream gas fixes could spark an “energy revolution,” while the Energy Chamber calls it a step toward long-term energy security. Climate Resilience Funding: CDB and the GCF are financing a US$27.1m push for early warning systems in Belize and T&T to reduce loss from extreme weather. Regional Legal Tensions: GTUC urges CARICOM and the RJLSC to investigate reported divisions within the CCJ, amid renewed public concern over court management. Food Aid Partnership: Brunswick donated 2,500 cans to SEWA International and the T&T Food Bank as part of its Colour Dash 5K drive.
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