AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Borders: Trinidad and Tobago’s Novo Technology is central to a passport-free Caribbean travel push: Guyana and Barbados will let eligible citizens use ICAO-compliant e-ID cards with facial recognition and eGates for faster, automated clearance starting July 1. Food & Tech for Tobago: Peb’s Prosperous Hands greenhouse in Tobago is now open, using hydroponics and support from EU and CARIRI to boost local produce quality and food security. Agri Innovation: The Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is accepting applications for agrifood solutions in Small Island Developing States, with reserved finalist spots for TT. Public Health Tech: CARPHA is expanding regional vector-borne disease surveillance with a workshop in Guyana focused on harmonising datasets, validating early warning indicators, and integrating new monitoring tools. Environment & Industry: Trinidad and Tobago is reported to be a regional leader in ozone protection, reaching a 78% HCFC phase-out by 2025 and targeting 97.5% by 2027. Energy & Research: Occidental has acquired a 10% stake in Exxon’s deepwater offshore Trinidad block (UD(1)); seismic surveys are underway with interpretation expected by end-2026. Food Security Crops: A pilot harvest of black eye beans (plus corn and soya) supports Trinidad and Tobago’s push to cut import dependence and strengthen nutrition resilience.
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