AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUNSC Win for T&T: Trinidad and Tobago has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027–2028, winning 181 votes in the General Assembly and replacing Panama, with Austria, Portugal and Zimbabwe also elected unopposed in their regional slots and Kyrgyzstan taking the Asia-Pacific seat after defeating the Philippines. CARICOM Backs the Move: CARICOM leaders sent “hearty congratulations,” saying the result reflects confidence in T&T’s multilateral stance and urging continued regional advocacy on peace and security. Local Politics Under SoE: As the State of Emergency is set to run until June 17, business groups are pressing for “evidence-based” justification for any extension and stronger safeguards for constitutional rights, while unions and opposition figures continue to challenge protest restrictions and accuse the Government of overreach. Opposition Bench Shake-up: Opposition Leader Penelope Beckles signalled changes to the PNM Senate bench when Parliament reconvenes, following recent controversy involving Opposition Senator Janelle John-Bates and Faris Al-Rawi. Protest Clash in Port of Spain: Police arrested three people after a blocked “Peace Walk” in east Port of Spain, with authorities citing lack of permission and residents urging unity against gang violence. Tobago Justice Demand: A Tobago family says it is still awaiting justice after a jet ski tragedy killed a child in April, renewing calls for faster action and clearer accountability.
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