AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBroadband for Navet: TATT launched new broadband infrastructure under its Universal Service Programme, improving connectivity for about 140 homes and boosting access to education, healthcare, government services and digital markets. AI in court: Trinidad and Tobago’s Judiciary issued a Practice Direction on the responsible use of generative AI in court proceedings, stressing human control and banning AI from generating evidence like affidavits. Deepwater energy push: ExxonMobil says it has nearly finished seismic acquisition in Block TTUD-1 and is moving to assess hydrocarbon potential, citing smoother regulatory progress. Deep sea science event: A Ship-to-Shore livestream connected audiences in Trinidad and Tobago to Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too), giving a real-time look at the country’s first locally led deep sea expedition. Public trust & governance: Commentary highlights how pan and police interactions still spark controversy, while another piece argues corruption probes in T&T often end with high costs and little closure. Security and rights: Reports say the State intercepted over two million calls/data (2018–2023) without recorded convictions using them, raising questions about oversight. Local business/tech: A Trinidad-based firm Flytxt partnered with Digicel to deploy AI-led customer engagement.
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.