AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Proman says it is cutting headcount as Trinidad’s natural gas squeeze limits operations at Point Lisas, with management citing insufficient gas to run plants consistently at full capacity. Gas Project Update: NGC and Shell Trinidad and Tobago have finalised commercial agreements for the Aphrodite offshore gas project, targeting first gas in Q2 2027 and boosting supply into domestic downstream and Atlantic LNG. Finance Markets: T&T has launched guidelines for issuing green and other labelled bonds (GSS+), creating another financing route for climate and development projects via IDB Invest and the TTSE. Governance & Procurement Debate: Fresh commentary and reactions continue around procurement amendments and whether they weaken safeguards or open space for corruption, with housing delivery and “small man” benefits also in the mix. Regional Security & Diplomacy: PM Persad-Bissessar used UNGA to warn that firearms and narcotics flows are a real threat, while CARICOM backs India’s UNSC bid and India-CARICOM talks flagged trade, digital governance, climate resilience and energy. National Recognition: Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh, Senate President Wade Mark and Dr Surujrattan Rambachan are among 2026 National Award recipients.
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