AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJudiciary Modernisation: Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh says Trinidad and Tobago needs a modern, accessible, people-centred justice system, with court reform, better accountability, and smarter (responsible) use of technology—while keeping fairness, independence, and timely justice at the core. Forensics Upgrade: The Government of Trinidad and Tobago received advanced ballistic and forensic systems, including a Bullet Catcher and IBIS BRASSTRAX platform, to strengthen investigations into gun-related crime as part of a CARICOM IMPACS and US State Department partnership. Public Safety Funding Pressure: Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander told Parliament the TTPS is hampered by a reported TT$500 million debt from 2017–2021, contributing to shortages of vehicles, technology, and other operational tools during the State of Emergency extension debate. Maritime Security Tech: Trinidad and Tobago featured in the Commonwealth Maritime Domain Awareness Summit in Vancouver, where leaders pushed for moving from sea monitoring to coordinated action against piracy, maritime crime, and threats to undersea infrastructure. AI & Worker Rights: Labour Minister Leroy Baptiste told the ILO that AI policy in T&T should support social justice and decent work while protecting rights, addressing ethics, bias, privacy, and the environmental impact of data centres. Tobago Heritage Skills: Young Tobagonians trained in traditional song, dance, drums, and chants through a THA initiative aimed at cultural continuity and “orange economy” innovation.
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