AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoState of Emergency Extension: Trinidad and Tobago will seek Parliament approval on Wednesday to extend the current State of Emergency for another three months, with the Government citing security threats reviewed by the National Security Council and the PNM pushing back, saying the move lacks proof and is politically driven. Public Safety & Protest Rights: Independent Senator Anthony Vieira says the Government now has a “burden of proof” and must show data and outcomes, while nurses’ union leaders are weighing whether restrictions could force protests to shift locations. Economy & Wages: Government is also moving a $2.93b supplementary budget request to meet increased public-sector wage commitments for over 62,000 workers, with business groups welcoming the near-term boost but urging clarity in the mid-year review. Energy Investment: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the Energy Ministry has approved a farm-in by Occidental Petroleum to Block TTUD-1, alongside claims of renewed momentum in the sector. Infrastructure Update: The US$161m Soesdyke-Linden Highway project is now about 90% complete, with drainage and electrical works progressing. Sports (Local Focus): Soca Warriors face Russia in a friendly in Kaliningrad as they look to respond after recent defeats.
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