AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHearing Health Boost: Trinidad and Tobago signed an MOU with the US-based Starkey Hearing Foundation to expand hearing-health screening, training, community outreach, and access to hearing-assistive technology, with the government citing an estimated 8,000 people in T&T living with hearing loss. Justice System Modernisation: Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh called for a major overhaul of the justice system, including updated court rules, stronger accountability, and responsible use of technology and AI within limits. Power & Safety Response: T&TEC praised its Distribution North emergency crew for rescuing a baby and others from a Port of Spain burning building. Forensics Upgrade (Regional): CARICOM IMPACS and the US State Department provided advanced ballistic and forensic tools (Bullet Catcher and IBIS BRASSTRAX) to strengthen gun-crime investigations, with the handover taking place in Trinidad and Tobago. Energy & Environment Watch: A report flags offshore oil and gas licensing expansion as a threat to coral reefs, mangroves, and marine protected areas, with Trinidad and Tobago included among case studies. Renewables Trend (Regional): The Dominican Republic’s solar capacity surged, showing how clean energy can grow fast even as electricity systems face global fuel-price shocks.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
