India-Trinidad Business Push: Indian Arrival Day events spotlighted new trade and investment angles, including an MOU on a pharmaceutical corporation and calls to use digital payments to position T&T as a fintech gateway for the Caribbean. Food Security in Action: CARDI and the Ministry of Agriculture showcased a black-eyed peas pilot in Warrenville, reporting 96%+ germination and harvest in about 56–60 days, aimed at cutting imports and supporting school feeding. Tobago Temple Milestone: Tobago’s first Hindu temple at Signal Hill is nearing completion at 85%, adding a major cultural and tourism landmark. Export Plan Scrutiny: Chamber of Industry and Commerce business leader Diane Hadad says the government’s non-energy export drive is promising but still lacks the depth businesses need for implementation. Green Fund Funding Gap: Despite a $12.9B Green Fund balance, FOIA shows under 1% disbursed over a decade, with NGOs warning of possible closures. Vaping Alarm: Caribbean youth vaping is outpacing policy, with concerns over nicotine addiction and “nicotine-free” products normalising vaping. Local Transport Pressure: Maxi-taxi operators warn of a June 1–3 “rest and reflect” shutdown over long-running industry issues. Banking Deal: Butterfield agreed to buy CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.79B transaction, setting up a larger regional banking group.