AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTobago Infrastructure: The ANR Robinson International Airport terminal is fully certified and ready to open after NIDCO handed over operating manuals, warranties and certifications to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority. Public Finance & Jobs: Finance Minister Tancoo says international confidence in T&T is rising, citing Moody’s upgrade to stable outlook and CAF’s plan to establish a local presence by 2027, while Parliament prepares to absorb an extra $2.93b via the Mid-Year Budget Review. Education Sector Support: MTEST approved $19.8m for UWI and COSTAATT backpay and statutory obligations, including retroactive payments to WIGUT-represented staff and gratuity support for COSTAATT. Telecom Regulation: TSTT won part of its appeal against TATT’s price caps ruling, with the court finding TATT failed to consult before implementing the caps. Governance & Scrutiny: Opposition Senator Satya Rose warned the Finance Bill 2026 could weaken transparency and accountability, as debate intensifies around spending and taxes. Energy & Investment: IFC confirmed a US$15m investment in a CARICOM debt fund aimed at SME financing, while Angostura expands UK retail listings for Orange Bitters. Security & Crime: Police report a kidnapping in Carapichaima with a USD$10,000 ransom demand, and there’s renewed concern about fraud and public misinformation.
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