AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInter-island shipping: NIDCO says the MV Golden Carrier will temporarily replace the MV Blue Wave Harmony on the Trinidad–Tobago cargo seabridge during routine maintenance, with passenger and cargo services expected to continue without extra cost to Government. US tariffs impact: Trinidad and Tobago is among 17 economies facing a 10% US tariff under the new Section 301 forced-labour regime, while the wider 60-country action sets 10% or 12.5% rates depending on each country’s forced-labour measures; Finance Minister Tancoo says Government is in talks and had addressed the issue in the Finance Bill 2026. Local business pressure: Tancoo is set to meet car dealers over fears a Customs and Excise classification ruling could hike costs for mild hybrid vehicles by more than $50,000. Governance debate: The Hadeed PDO revocation continues to spark criticism, with analysts calling it a “crisis of governance” and raising questions about emergency powers and citizens’ rights. Regional tragedy: Guyana’s MV Barima disaster death toll rises to 73 as search and recovery continues. Connectivity: Contour Airlines announces nonstop Piarco–Dominica service from October 5, aiming to boost regional business and tourism links.
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