AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiplomacy & Diaspora: AMCHAM T&T welcomed the U.S. nomination of Arouca-born Jennifer Johnson-Carroll as Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, a potential first for a T&T-born woman if confirmed by the Senate. Protest & Rights: Social activist Alyssa Phillip renewed calls for a national shutdown tied to justice demands, while 13 unions threatened court action over State of Emergency protest restrictions at 15 designated locations. Transport & Daily Life: Maxi taxi operators in Trinidad weigh the shutdown and strike fallout; Tobago drivers say they’re supporting the cause but exams and school schedules are shaping how action plays out. Culture & Heritage: UTT honoured scholar Selwyn Cudjoe with a Library Corner/Display, and Couva’s Mud Mandir (Sewala Mandir) was spotlighted as a rare, long-occupied Indo-Trini sacred site. Community & Safety: Tobago launched a road safety caravan after student accidents, and Works Minister Jearlean John blamed littering and weak waste habits for worsening flood impacts. Arts & Ideas: A literary prize controversy raised questions about AI use in writing, while local cultural coverage also highlighted Trinidad’s space history and June art/exhibition picks.
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