AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Trade & Investment: Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 Trade and Investment Convention drew 411 booths and 411 booths, with SMEs pushing to lift brands despite tough conditions like supply-chain disruption and recurring forex access problems. CARICOM Cost-of-Living Push: CARICOM leaders agreed on measures to cut household pressure, including tax relief on fuel imports, freight adjustments, lower intra-regional cargo costs, more renewable energy, and faster steps toward a regional ferry service. Blue Economy & Food Exports: In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, agro-processors and fisheries stakeholders are getting support to meet international food safety standards, while UBEC fisheries consultations shape seafood safety and aquaculture plans. Youth in Agriculture: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched the Youth Agriculture Science Internship Programme (YASIP) with 45 interns for a six-week placement. Digital Agriculture: Government is moving ahead with a National Geospatial Database and Management Information System for agriculture and coastal risk management. Energy & Infrastructure: Opposition raised alarms over Vinlec reliability and disaster preparedness, as fiscal and fuel-debt concerns also surfaced. Regional Shipping Security: Reports say Somali piracy in the Gulf of Aden is rising, adding risk to commercial routes. Logistics & Connectivity: CARICOM is exploring a pilot cargo ferry using an existing vessel, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines involved in discussions.
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