Maxi taxi strike fallout: Trinidad and Tobago’s three-day maxi-taxi shutdown exposed how fragile the transport system is when it depends on one operator group, with commuters gridlocked and renewed calls for resilient mass transit and clearer state responsibility. Energy & mining continuity: The Ministry of Energy says “hold-over letters” for quarry operators are a necessary stopgap to keep mining and processing legal while licensing delays are cleared, with the Aggregate Producers Association backing the approach. Forced-labour tariffs: The U.S. proposes Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour findings, with Trinidad and Tobago listed among 60 economies flagged—raising the stakes for importers and supply chains. Business climate debate: Local business groups urge the Government to justify any extension of the State of Emergency with clear results and safeguards for rights, warning against using emergency powers as a long-term crime strategy. Productivity focus: Commentary argues T&T’s real challenge is productivity, not just working harder—linking slow output growth to systems, scaling, and execution gaps. Regional trade ties: Canada’s High Commissioner highlights growing T&T–Canada cooperation in trade, education, security and downstream energy-linked business. Finance industry honours: CFA Society T&T’s 25th anniversary gala spotlights leadership in investment standards, with awards to First Citizens CEO Jason Julien and UTC CIO Crystal Rodriguez-Greaves. Tourism & culture: Caribbean Week in New York brings tourism ministers together under “One Caribbean: Infinite experiences,” while an island food festival heads to Toronto’s Mel Lastman Square.