Trinidad business groups urge delay on alcohol, tobacco age-limit bill

Trinidad and Tobago business groups, including the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Beverage Alcohol Alliance, are pressing the government to pause proposed legislation raising the legal age for alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. The Kamla Persad-Bissessar administration introduced the bill on Monday, but critics demand broader consultation. The outcome affects domestic regulatory policy and industry interests, with no immediate market impact.