AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Data Centres Debate: Opposition MPs are calling for a pause on proposed AI data centre plans, arguing the Government has not done enough public consultation and transparency before moving ahead. US Support for Digital Hub: A senior US DFC official says the US is ready to support T&T’s digital hub ambitions, but final decisions on what data centres to build and how many rest with Trinidad and Tobago. Local Governance & Accountability: A separate report questions whether T&T has already set up a Tier 4 data centre while keeping its location secret, renewing calls for clearer MoUs and public engagement. Energy Transition Stuck on Paper: A Climate Analytics Caribbean report warns the energy transition remains largely stalled, with approvals and implementation delays threatening climate commitments. Point Lisas Exports at Risk: The Energy Chamber says idling at Methanex’s Titan plant and Nutrien’s ammonia facility could hit exports, foreign exchange and businesses tied to Point Lisas. Commercial Banking Pressure on Margins: New figures show banks’ profits in Barbados are heavily boosted by fees and service charges, while interest paid to depositors has fallen. Credit Union Leadership: Emerging credit union professionals gathered in Sydney for a global summit focused on leadership and innovation. Deep-Sea Science Push: Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh praised T&T’s deep-water expedition team as they pass the halfway mark of “Deep Wonders of Trinidad and Tobago and the High Seas.” Food & Tourism Culture: Tobago mourns Store Bay icon Miss Trim, while local businesses and events keep spotlighting food as a growth engine.
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