AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSTEM Breakthrough: Trinidad and Tobago won its first-ever medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad, with Naparima College student Reginald Mohammed taking bronze in Tashkent—an achievement built through the TT Chemistry Olympiad programme led by UWI St Augustine. AI & Governance: Opposition Chief Whip Marvin Gonzales says the PNM rejected an AI data centre bid because the company wanted to benefit from subsidised water and electricity rates, while debate continues over US proposals for data centres in T&T. Regional Digital Skills: CARICOM’s Digitalisation of TVET Delivery Project wrapped up, training instructors and building online learning units for digital technical and vocational education across member states including Trinidad and Tobago. Earthquake Preparedness: After two quakes shook T&T, UWI Seismic Research Centre data shows frequent moderate tremors; seismologists warn this is not proof a “big one” is coming and stress preparedness. Public Safety & Response: ACP Richard Smith says the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is strengthening home-invasion response through tighter community and divisional coordination. Disaster Watch (Regional): Guyana’s MV Barima ferry tragedy death toll rose to 53 as an independent commission of inquiry is planned.
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