AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSoE & murders in the spotlight: MPs are set for a heated House debate on the effectiveness of the State of Emergency and the rising murder toll, with Opposition Chief Whip Marvin Gonzales pressing Government ministers on SoE, the Home Invasion (Stand Your Ground) law, and the MTS CEO appointment after last Friday’s clash. Housing flashpoint: The PNM is escalating pressure on Housing Minister David Lee over “HDC chaos,” after allegations that someone offered “compensation” to get a story dropped—Lee denies involvement in HDC operations or procurement. Labour & public services under strain: The Hilton Trinidad future is in doubt as the CWU warns a July 16 deadline could leave up to 250 workers facing uncertainty. Health system watch: Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe says nurses’ work-to-rule hasn’t hit patient care, but RHAs have contingency plans ready. Road safety crackdown: TTPS is rolling out new radar/LIDAR speed enforcement devices, warning motorists enforcement is getting more tech-driven. Legal stop on evictions: An injunction halting Breakfast Shed (Femmes du Chalet) evictions has been extended to May 26. Regional context: Guyana’s oil boom is reshaping Caribbean tax patterns, with a new ECLAC/OECD-linked report flagging faster economic growth than tax collection.
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