Sovereign Credit & Finance: Moody’s upgraded Trinidad and Tobago’s outlook from negative to stable, citing improved external prospects, proactive debt management and a January bond move that helped redeem part of the US$1b August 2026 issue. Water & Infrastructure: WASA launched a TT$20m wastewater pipeline replacement for Beetham Gardens, replacing 569 linear feet along Main Road using trenchless methods to cut disruption. Labour & Pay Dispute: TTUTA demanded answers on missing TT$900m teacher backpay from the 2025 budget, warning it will pursue lawful options including industrial action. Labour Day Push: Labour Minister Leroy Baptiste backed the Workers’ Agenda and retrenchment/severance changes, while NATUC pressed for fair wages and faster collective bargaining. Energy Outlook: The IMF flagged weak output from mature oil and gas as a drag, projecting further energy contraction in 2026 even as non-energy growth carries the recovery. Energy Industry Signals: AmCham heard calls to stay engaged with the petrochemicals/ammonia-methanol sector’s investment needs, and NEL reported a TT$237m half-year profit plus an expanded Atlantic LNG stake. Local Business & Tech: A new piece argues T&T firms still lag on real websites and that AI is changing how customers discover businesses. Regional Trade Watch: A separate report warns U.S. tariff moves tied to forced-labour claims could hit new export categories across the region.