AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Work Protection: Labour Minister Leroy Baptiste told the ILO that Trinidad and Tobago is pairing ethical AI adoption with worker safeguards, including retrenchment/terminal benefits and a planned National Employment Online Network (NEON). Agritech Collaboration: CARDI hosted an international delegation from IICA and Brazil to strengthen regional agricultural innovation, showcasing climate-resilient crops like sweet potato and commercial legumes. Regional Trade Push: TTMA launched a trade mission to Guyana and Suriname with 38 companies, aiming for new export and investment opportunities. Marine Conservation: SPECTO closed turtle watching tours early for the 2026 leatherback nesting season after a sharp drop in nesting females, with similar declines reported in Trinidad. Public Safety & Justice: Forensic results confirmed blunt force trauma in the death of 12-year-old Mercedez Layne; a 26-year-old suspect is in custody. Climate Health: A paediatric emergency consultant warned that heat, flooding, dengue and air pollution are already harming children’s health. Security Training: CARICOM IMPACS and the US State Department ran a firearms trafficking workshop focused on investigation and prosecution skills.
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