AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Youth Skills: NIHERST says it’s ramping up AI, robotics and 3-D printing training for young people, building on the Future Leaders Internship Programme. Insurance Sector: COLFIRE and TATIL are proposing an amalgamation under Central Bank approval, with policyholders told coverage and claims will stay intact; a 2027 start date is targeted. Mental Health: Psychologist Victoria Siewnarine-Geelalsingh warns Trinidad and Tobago can no longer ignore a suicide crisis, urging more open conversation on World Suicide Prevention Day. Crime & Justice: Police say two key suspects in the PC Romel Kerry Douglas murder were shot dead in Maloney during an operation. Local Governance & Discipline: Government is drafting a law to hold parents accountable for children’s behaviour, tied to the push to curb school violence and disruption. Energy & Economy: Methanol output rose in Q1 2026 and exports increased, while TTSE launched Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Guidelines to attract private capital for climate and housing projects. Regional/International: Russia cut Russian LNG supplies to Europe to a five-year low in August. Business & Trade: Panelists say T&T needs integrated housing planning and stronger services exports to meet the 50-50 export mix goal by 2030.
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