AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Tourism Push: YTEPP and TIATT met to urge Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism sector to adopt AI and digital tools for better customer service and operations, with plans for workforce training and industry-specific programmes. Food Security in Action: CARDI, with the Ministry of Agriculture and partners, showcased a black-eyed peas pilot in Warrenville, reporting germination above 96% and harvest in about 56–60 days, aimed at boosting local supply and school feeding. Agriculture Under El Niño: La Trinidad (Benguet) reported an irrigation water shortage for farmers, coordinating repairs to a long-idle spring project and exploring storage options with science and agriculture agencies. Earthquake Monitoring: UWI Seismic Research Centre reported a 6.0 quake in the eastern Caribbean felt across Trinidad and Tobago, with no immediate damage reported. Green Fund Funding Gap: FOIA documents say less than 1% of the Green Fund’s value has been disbursed over a decade, raising concerns about NGO and community project closures. Export Strategy Debate: Economist Vaalmikki Arjoon backed the push to grow non-energy exports, while business leaders warned plans need more detail for real implementation.
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