AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Data Centres Debate: Government signed MoUs with U.S. firms for large-scale AI/data centre development, but opposition is growing as a petition urges a pause until environmental and infrastructure studies are completed; Minister Prakash Persad says concerns are premature and no final agreements are in place, while Hummingbird AI and other stakeholders argue Trinidad and Tobago can benefit if risks are properly managed. Local Governance & Rule of Law: PNM says it’s preparing for a court fight after being served with documents tied to the financing of Balisier House, while TTPS continues its probe under unexplained wealth rules. Energy/Industry & Investment: US Embassy economic officer Jeff Cernyar suggests Point Lisas could be a preferred site for at least one of the proposed U.S. data centre projects, citing industrial zoning and distance from homes. Business & Travel: Caribbean Airlines will add 72 extra domestic flights (7,656 seats) for the July-August vacation period, boosting Tobago’s tourism calendar. Regional Business/Finance: Scotia Group Jamaica gets Supreme Court clearance to convene shareholder meetings for its privatisation plan. Sports & Youth: T&T celebrates back-to-back Under-16 netball regional titles, while Nike expands NIL deals with college football stars including Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy.
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