AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Aviation Boost: Caribbean Airlines launched twice-weekly Trinidad–Curaçao flights, with fares from about US$152, aiming to lift tourism, business travel and cultural links. Energy & Finance: Finance Minister Devendranath Tancoo says T&T will negotiate cross-border natural gas fiscal terms to protect the national interest, after critics flagged gaps in existing arrangements. Cost of Living Relief: T&TEC has settled COLA backpay with unions, including agreements covering 2024–2025 and a long-standing salary parity issue. Tourism & Market Pressure: A Caribbean travel trends report highlights T&T’s heavy reliance on hub-based arrivals as regional growth slows and competition for visitors intensifies. Public Safety & Travel Risk: Canada issued new travel advisories warning of violent crime in T&T, citing the March 3 nationwide state of emergency. Housing Governance: NH International accuses HDC of “secretly disbarring” it from tendering, as OPR dismisses its challenge over timing rules.
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