AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Jobs: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says T&T’s energy sector is picking up, with higher oil output, better LNG exports and new gas supplies, as major firms return and Point Lisas is positioned for growth. Politics & Justice: The PM says she hopes the CCJ leadership dispute “sorts itself out soon,” while she declines to say if Government is confident the court will fairly handle the Carla Barentt reappointment fight. Courts & Governance: Queen’s Hall rejects PNM claims it reversed a booking for its convention and carnival, saying neither date was formally approved. Local Government: IDA questions THA over a cancelled Tobago autonomy convention, saying the island was invited but the event never happened. Labour & Economy: CWU leader Joanne Ogeer urges unions to set aside political loyalties as workers face job losses, including concerns over Amplia call-centre staff in limbo. Crime & Safety: Police killed two men in a raid in La Romaine after officers said suspects raised firearms. Sports: SporTT and the Sport Ministry clarify their role in SSFL funding and Tobago teams’ participation; T&T also names a cycling squad for UCI Junior Worlds in Belgium. Culture & Community: Steelpan Month kicks off in Tobago with Buccoo Sunday School steel orchestras, while MCCD’s Trinbago Talent: Uncovered crowns Shemic St. Hillaire.
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