AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHotel Sector Watch: Trinidad Hilton staff fear job losses if Hilton exits the country, as the CWU warns about potential displacement of about 300 workers; the Works and Land and Legal Affairs minister says arrangements are “not affecting the workers,” while negotiations continue on upgrades and infrastructure. Governance & Transparency: A Tobago High Court judge rejected E-IDCOT’s bid to be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, ordering it to reconsider disclosure requests tied to the Manta Lodge Hotel and Dive Centre franchise agreement. Disaster Risk & Behaviour: Works and Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John told a Disaster Risk Management conference that resilience must show up in maintained roads, drainage and coastal works, and also in changing flood-prone habits. UN Spotlight for T&T: Trinidad and Tobago was elected to the UN Security Council for 2027–28, with local officials framing it as a platform with real implications for peace, security and development. Global Trade Pressure: The US USTR proposed Section 301 forced-labour tariffs affecting dozens of economies, a reminder of how trade rules can quickly reshape import costs and supply chains. Corporate Leadership: TDC Group named Trinidad business executive Christopher Lewis as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, a regional management boost for the St Kitts-based group.
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