AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRoadworks Update: The US$161M Soesdyke–Linden Highway is now about 90% complete, with drainage works around 70% done and electrical installation underway, as contractors push ahead in sections despite weather. Energy & Investment: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the Energy Ministry has approved Occidental Petroleum’s farm-in to Block TTUD-1, adding to recent momentum in the ultra-deep sector. Fiscal Watch: Government is set to extend the State of Emergency to September and will take the extension to Parliament on Wednesday, while the Finance Ministry prepares for the June 15 Mid-Year Budget Review and possible supplementary spending. Wage Boost: A $2.93b supplementary budget request for public-sector wage commitments is being framed as a near-term boost for consumer spending, though questions remain on long-term fiscal planning. Local Business & Trade: Chaguaramas stakeholders are looking to SailClear to cut yacht/vessel clearance times from hours to about 15 minutes, aiming to strengthen the marine services hub. Governance & Economy: Economists say T&T’s UN Security Council seat may not translate into direct economic gains without measurable domestic diversification. Food Security: A UN-linked report highlights that about 512,000 people in T&T can’t afford a healthy diet, underscoring pressure on food policy.
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