AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater & Sanitation Upgrade: WASA launched a TT$20M wastewater pipeline replacement in Beetham Gardens, using trenchless installation to lay a 47-inch line about 20 feet underground between 5th and 7th Streets. Digital Fraud Warning: The Finance Ministry flagged a deepfake video falsely claiming Minister Davendranath Tancoo endorses forex trading schemes, urging the public to use only verified government channels. AI & Local Business Readiness: Separate coverage highlights that many T&T businesses are still unprepared for the AI era, with calls for practical adoption rather than social-media-only “digital transformation.” Agriculture & Food Prices: A report from the region describes imported carrot arrivals hitting local farm-gate prices hard, a reminder of how trade shocks can quickly affect food systems. STEM in Nature: A science explainer ties Trinidad’s guppy research to evolution, including findings on female mate choice and the “sexy son” effect. Energy/Tech Policy Context: Oil-sector coverage urges local firms to expand regionally (including Suriname and Brazil), stressing that partnerships and technology matter.
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