AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRespiratory Health Security: CARPHA and PAHO brought lab and surveillance teams from 11 Caribbean countries to Trinidad for a 4-day workshop to strengthen SARI/ARI monitoring and diagnostics for threats like influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Domestic Violence Access: A new digital toolkit was launched to pull 100+ domestic violence resources into one place, aiming to help survivors find support faster and more effectively. Special Operations Bill Debate: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar slammed Independent senators after they voted against the Special Operations Bill, while Tobago’s Chief Secretary Farley Augustine backed Tobago’s inclusion under the bill, citing maritime security needs. Republic Day Message: President Christine Kangaloo urged citizens to protect security and liberty together as Trinidad & Tobago marks 50 years as a republic. Hot Spell Alert: T&T was placed under a Hot Spell Alert for 2026, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44°C. Public Health & Safety Watch: The Ministry of Agriculture urged vigilance as the new world screwworm remains present in Trinidad and Tobago.
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