AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS Tariffs on Forced Labour: The US has imposed new 10%–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, including Trinidad and Tobago (10%), after alleging weak enforcement of forced-labour bans; trade partners pushed back on the rationale as the temporary global tariff expired. Tobago Manufacturing Push: Tobago agro-processor Carlon Kennedy says small manufacturers need more support to scale up and fulfil larger regional orders, even when trade-show interest is strong. CARPHA AMR Lab: CARPHA launched an antimicrobial resistance reference lab in Jamaica to strengthen Caribbean surveillance and diagnostic capacity. AI in Education: Trinidad and Tobago’s PEARL Programme will start diagnosing hearing and visual impairments from age four (from September 2026), with an AI-supported learning interface planned for students with disabilities. Digital Government Spotlight: iGovTT highlighted VerifyTT and Trinidad and Tobago’s digital public infrastructure progress at an international webinar. Chemistry Breakthrough: Trinidad and Tobago won its first International Chemistry Olympiad medal, a bronze by Reginald Mohammed (UWI-led programme). AI Data Centre Debate: Local commentary continues over whether proposed AI data centres can deliver real benefits without overloading water and electricity systems.
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