AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Diplomacy: OECS and Dominica have taken over the rotating CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva, positioning the bloc’s missions to better coordinate positions at the UN and WTO. Budget & Retail Confidence: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo links the opening of Pennywise Plaza in Trincity to improving business confidence, while saying Budget 2026/27 will keep prioritising livelihoods despite revenue constraints. Trade Facilitation for Yachting: Trade Minister Satyakama Maharaj says the new SailClear electronic clearance system is ready to cut yacht processing from hours to about 15 minutes, pending Cabinet approval. Human Trafficking Watch: The Counter Trafficking Unit is reviewing allegations from a former trafficker about Venezuelan women being moved into Trinidad for brothel exploitation. Legal/Politics: A High Court UWO process continues around PNM Balisier House financing, and a separate complaint has been referred to LATT over PNM chairman Marvin Gonzales burning a court order. Cross-Border Business: A regional pitch competition under the EU-LAC Social Accelerator is open, offering social startups from TT and other islands sponsored access to CIF 2026 in Barbados.
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