AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPower & Grid Resilience: T&TEC says intense lightning briefly tripped two transmission circuits on Tuesday night, causing a nationwide voltage dip around 9:15 pm, but the grid stayed stable and supply to customers was not interrupted. Earth Science: A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded by the UWI Seismic Research Centre on June 24 at about 4:19 pm, at 13 km depth between Trinidad and Grenada, with no immediate damage reported. Energy Infrastructure Planning: The energy ministry is set to name five priority power-line “intertie” projects for federal backing, aimed at improving how electricity can be shared across regions. STEM Education & Funding: The TT Contractors Association’s Coral Cup Classic will raise funds for two UWI Engineering bursaries. Research-to-Policy Push: The IDB launched Knowledge Week 2026 in Port of Spain, urging stakeholders to “put knowledge to work” across health, energy and agriculture. Local Tech & Governance: A parliamentary session heard complaints from technical officers about disrespectful treatment at municipal meetings, with a call for a dedicated technical forum to coordinate road maintenance.
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