AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN Security Council: Former PM Keith Rowley welcomed Trinidad and Tobago’s election to the UNSC, warning the country’s conduct will now face tighter scrutiny. State of Emergency & protests: Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles again said the PNM will not support any further extension of the State of Emergency, arguing crime-fighting measures and “no protest zones” haven’t justified indefinite emergency rule. Parliament & appointments: Attorney Dr Margaret Satya Rose was sworn in as Opposition Senator, replacing Janelle John-Bates after the latter’s controversy over editing a witness statement involving former health minister Terrence Deyalsingh. Public finance: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced Government will seek a $2.93b supplementary appropriation to fund wage increases for 62,000+ workers. Policing & Tobago: Chief Sec Farley Augustine launched the TTPS Active Directed Grid Patrol system, while the Police Commissioner said the force is ready for ongoing disruption management. Crime & safety: A Princes Town home invasion suspect was remanded after a knife attack; in Arima, a store burglary netted TT$18,631. International travel warning: The UK Foreign Office updated advice urging Britons to exercise caution in T&T amid the SoE and violent crime concerns.
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