AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoState of Emergency Debate: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar backed AG John Jeremie’s warning that no one is above the law, saying foreign help is being used to track billions of US dollars allegedly linked to drug trafficking and money laundering, including claims involving senior bank officials. Crime Plan vs. SOE: In Parliament, the PM insisted the Government’s approach is an “anti-crime plan” beyond emergency powers, citing legislative reforms and intelligence-led operations as reasons for extending the SOE by three months. Tobago Political Heat: PNM Tobago Council leader Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis attacked Tobago MPs for supporting the SOE extension, calling them “blind puppets,” while one MP said there’s no formal alliance with the UNC administration. Copper Theft Crackdown: Scrap iron dealers renewed calls for centralised control and even a temporary copper ban to curb theft and vandalism after incidents affecting critical infrastructure. Local Sports & Culture: T&T’s senior men’s team will play Louisville City FC in an international friendly on July 25, and T&T artistes picked up nominations across 23 categories for the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
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