AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOil Rig Safety Rules: OSHA consulted Government, energy employers and unions on new subsidiary regulations for oil rig safety, covering structural integrity, well control, safety-critical equipment, maintenance, emergency response, contractor management and worker competence. Road Safety Data Push: The Transport Ministry launched a Road Safety Unit to collect and analyse accident and compliance data, aiming to identify high-risk locations and improve enforcement with better information sharing. Giant African Snail Plan: UWI convened a GAS Strategic Action Committee to turn the long-running Giant African Snail problem into climate-resilient agriculture and enterprise opportunities under SCALe-UP. Digital Payments Leap: Trinidad and Tobago is set to roll out a real-time payments platform modelled on India’s UPI, via NIPL and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Public Health & Regional Role: TT was elected to PAHO’s Executive Committee for 2026–2029, strengthening its voice in regional health policy. Youth Substance Use: New reporting highlights Tobago research showing high lifetime alcohol use among Form 4–5 students, as Government moves to raise legal age limits.
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