AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Data Centres in T&T: Tobago’s long-planned data centre project has been shelved after years of uncertainty, with stakeholders still debating whether the island needs local capacity as digital demand grows. Policy Pushback: In parallel, Trinidad’s proposed US-backed AI data centres face renewed public scrutiny over water and environmental concerns, with Housing Minister Phillip Alexander arguing the tech will expand globally anyway and that modern systems use closed-loop cooling. Local Site Talk: US Embassy officials suggest Point Lisas Industrial Estate could be a practical location for large facilities, citing distance from homes and existing heavy-industry infrastructure. Education Tech: CXC says it will phase out School-Based Assessments for several CSEC/CAPE subjects starting 2027, shifting to exam-based assessment for some areas to protect qualification integrity amid generative AI use. STEM & Science in Action: CARDI launched its first Agricultural Research and Innovation Symposium to push climate-resilient, science-driven food solutions across the region. Earth Monitoring: ODM is investigating reports of earth movements in Gallion, urging residents to stay calm while awaiting updates from the seismic research centre.
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