AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaxi-taxi disruption: Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says it’s preparing for a possible third day of reduced maxi-taxi services, while ride-share firms report a surge in demand and offer lower commissions/discount codes to help commuters. Transport policy fight: Former transport minister Jack Warner rejects calls to raise the maxi-taxi speed limit from 65 km/h to 80 km/h, arguing operators already exceed the current limit; meanwhile, operators say the strike is also about illegal competition and promised hub/terminal upgrades. Government responsibility dispute: Officials trade blame over which ministry handles maxi-taxi hub upgrades, with Transport and Works/Infrastructure pointing at each other. Protest restrictions under SOE: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar defends 15 “no-protest zones” despite union threats of legal action, while trade unions and JTUM argue the limits undermine constitutional and labour rights. US-T&T business/diplomacy: AMCHAM T&T welcomes Trump’s nomination of Trinidad-born Jennifer Johnson-Carroll as US ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, pending US Senate confirmation. Trade and tariffs watch: The US proposes extra duties tied to forced-labour enforcement, naming India among affected economies. Public safety: TTPS investigates a double homicide in Penal after police-issued ammunition was found at the scene.
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