AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & Aviation: Caribbean Airlines launched “Travel Tuesday” one-way fares between Trinidad and Toronto for August 2026, with prices from US$452 (Trinidad→Toronto) and CAD$446 (Toronto→Trinidad), including a free checked bag, carry-on, mileage benefits and Business Class upgrade options. Tourism Governance: Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) finally received its 11-member board of directors after nearly 15 months without one, tasked with driving Visit Trinidad and Tobago’s global growth. Maritime Disaster (Regional): Guyana’s Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said the state assumed the financial risk for the uninsured MV Barima after it capsized, raising questions about costs and compensation; Trinidad and Tobago’s TTDF also joined search and recovery efforts as the toll climbed. Labour & Courts: Natuc says it’s awaiting legal advice on whether to challenge Alyssa Phillip’s Labour Day arrest; meanwhile, Dominic Hadeed’s detention case is now before the Privy Council, with no hearing date yet. Labour Relations (Health Sector): TTNNA threatens legal action against NCRHA over alleged illegal four-hour shifts for nurses and midwives. Business & Industry: Opposition MP Marvin Gonzales claims PNM rejected an AI data centre bid over subsidised water and electricity concerns, while local stakeholders continue pushing for clarity on forex, traffic and real estate regulation. Education & Science: Trinidad and Tobago won its first-ever medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad, with Reginald Mohammed taking bronze. Security & Crime: Police probe the alleged shooting death of a Parts World employee in Barataria, with reports linking it to an ongoing gang feud.
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