AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil Rig Safety Consultations: OSHA brought Government, the energy sector and unions together to shape stronger oil rig safety rules, stressing the right of every worker to return home safely and the need to learn from incidents and near misses. Critical Domestic Violence Case (Tobago): Tobago nurse Nicoya Bernard is in ICU after being chopped by her husband, who later set their Signal Hill home on fire; their disabled son was rescued, and the husband was found dead in the house. Youth Protection Law Moves: Attorney General John Jeremie piloted amendments to raise legal ages for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and gambling, and said vaping will be added, with ID checks proposed for purchases and entry into gambling venues. Remote Gambling Order Passed: A remote gambling framework was advanced in Parliament with support from Government and Opposition, drawing warnings about addiction and harm to vulnerable youths. Procurement & Housing: Commentary and reporting focus on the Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill 2026 and claims it could speed housing delivery, while critics warn about accountability and cost risks.
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