AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health Digitisation: Health Minister Dr Lackram Boodoe says the Government is in talks with the IDB on an integrated health services programme that could digitise public patient records and cut reporting and waiting times, as TTWiFi is launched at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. School Discipline Push: Leader of Government Business Barry Padarath confirms draft parental responsibility legislation is being prepared, with consultations and legal review before it reaches Parliament, as the Government backs PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s stance on removing repeat violent or disruptive students. SoE Releases: PNM Whip Marvin Gonzales says PDO detainees under the State of Emergency are expected to start being released in batches of 15 from today, raising questions about why people are freed without charges. T&T–Venezuela Reset: PM Persad-Bissessar signals a possible meeting with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez on the sidelines of UNGA in late September, after a period of strained relations. Sports Funding & Football: SporTT-backed changes help keep the SSFL season on track, while T&T’s CONCACAF Nations League participation is expected to proceed after outstanding player payments and Government funding issues were resolved. Business Moves: PBS Group completes its acquisition of Trinidad Systems Limited, taking full ownership while keeping TSL as a separate brand. Banking Results: Scotiabank T&T reports TT$449m after-tax profit for nine months to July 2026, down 15% year-on-year, citing the new Total Asset Tax. EU Grants for Protection: The EU provides TT$6.2m to Trinidad and Tobago civil society groups to support migrants/refugees and prevent/respond to gender-based violence. Caribbean Culture: Caribbean Music Awards announces its first 2026 performer lineup for the Trinidad ceremony on Sept. 19.
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