AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth Protections: The Senate passed a bill raising the legal age for alcohol and tobacco use to 21, and for cannabis use and gambling to 25. Opposition and independent senators voted against it. Police and Public Safety: The Special Operations Act is now in force, allowing curfews, checkpoints and searches in designated closed areas. The Prime Minister says operations will begin soon, but the police commissioner has not named the communities involved. Local Government: A bill to redraw municipal boundaries has sparked accusations of political bias. Rural Development Minister Khadijah Ameen says it will not delay local elections; the Opposition disputes the process. Jobs and Energy: Nutrien’s indefinite shutdown at Point Lisas puts about 350 jobs at risk, as the Government says talks on the company’s future continue. Water and Agriculture: WASA says discoloured water across parts of Trinidad is temporary and is flushing affected lines. In Tobago, farmers are adapting livestock care as extreme heat and dry conditions strain animals and water supplies. Police Case: A WPC and her son were charged in connection with the reported theft of $127,000 from a police station; both received $300,000 bail.
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