AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Investment: ExxonMobil says it has nearly completed seismic work in Block TTUD-1 and is moving to the next phase, backing T&T’s deepwater exploration push. VAT & Manufacturing: The TTMA is urging the Ministry of Finance to clear a VAT refund backlog, warning delays are choking reinvestment and job creation. Power Sector Governance: PowerGen’s new board was installed, with Jasodra Rampersad as chair and Nathan Jeremie as deputy chair, as Government stresses reliability and accountability. Regional Trade & Cost of Living: CARICOM leaders and private-sector bodies agreed on practical steps to improve affordability, including cutting intra-regional trade barriers and logistics costs, diversifying imports, and accelerating a regional ferry plan. Tobago Business Concerns: Tobago’s THA and local business voices are questioning how any temporary cargo ferry would work without disrupting Tobago’s already tight seabridge capacity. Broadband Expansion: TATT is extending universal service broadband to Navet, targeting better access for homes and small businesses. Trade Mission to Canada: Businesses are being urged to prepare for a Toronto trade mission linked to TIC 2026, while MITTCO highlights steelpan export opportunities. Public Utilities & Housing Scams: HDC warns the public about scams offering homes outside official allocation channels, saying any such deals will be nullified.
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