Gang Crackdown & Prosecution: Syrian businessman Dominic Hadeed, his wife Genevieve and aunt Star Sabga are detained under Preventive Detention Orders after alleged plans to assassinate senior politicians, with UK barrister Sir James Eadie brought in to prosecute. Food & Agriculture Supply Chain: Analysts link T&T’s chicken shortage to structural weaknesses, including overreliance on imported broiler eggs and profit-first priorities by large processors. Dairy & Jobs Watch: Minister Ravi Ratiram meets Nestlé as the company reviews its local dairy and juices portfolio, including possible restructuring/sale, with assurances aimed at protecting jobs and factory operations. Energy & Industry Risk: Methanex says it will indefinitely idle its Titan methanol plant at Point Lisas from October, adding to pressure on T&T’s petrochemicals sector amid gas pricing concerns. Trade & Tourism: Government cuts yacht clearance to 15 minutes to attract high-value visitors; separate remarks push creative industries as a year-round tourism engine. Regional Health Security: CARPHA opens a Regional Emergency Operations Centre in Port of Spain, funded by the EU, to coordinate Caribbean public health emergencies. Venezuela Quake Response: T&T coordinates corporate and public relief for earthquake-hit Venezuela, while UWI confirms quake-driven coastal uplift in Cedros. Business & Finance: NCB Merchant Bank confirms a seized US$2m cash shipment at Piarco belongs to the bank and says it complied with laws and protocols. Governance & Justice: Fifteen judiciary staff receive appointments as Justices of the Peace (Ex Officio) and Commissioners of Affidavit.