AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrug Enforcement: Police seized 416.5kg of cocaine hidden inside four backhoe tyres at a Longdenville warehouse, arresting a 42-year-old businessman from the British Virgin Islands and detaining two St Lucians; the haul is valued at about US$27m/TT$193.5m, with investigations continuing. Tobago Digital Services: The THA launched Tobago ID, an online platform for public services, with over 1,000 sign-ups within hours and features that let residents track application status—aimed at faster, more transparent processing. Energy & Diplomacy: Opposition leader Penelope Beckles questioned what T&T gained from Foreign Affairs Minister Sean Sobers’ Venezuela trip, while the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce welcomed renewed dialogue but urged a shift to implementation of energy cooperation projects. Aviation & Trade Links: Caribbean Airlines says it plans to resume commercial flights to Caracas after a year-long suspension, citing operational planning and safety risk assessment. Hospitality & Jobs: Hilton Trinidad workers got a six-month reprieve as the State moved to a new ownership and management structure, keeping Hilton as operator while e TecK/HotelTT holds ownership. Local Business Pulse: CAL reported strong domestic airbridge demand, carrying 75,149 passengers between T&T in August.
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