Aviation Procurement: Caribbean Airlines has switched its in-flight bottled water supply from Blue Waters (over 15 years) to SM Jaleel & Company, awarding a $405,600 contract proposed July 8—an abrupt change that comes amid the arrest and detention of Blue Waters’ Dominic Hadeed, though CAL hasn’t linked the two publicly. Healthcare Infrastructure: The $1.3 billion Central Block at the Port of Spain General Hospital was formally handed over to the Ministry of Health on July 14, with keys and operations manuals delivered as the first phase of commissioning begins. Energy & Oil/Gas: Shell has started tendering drilling services for Venezuela’s Dragon offshore gas field, targeting a four-well campaign in Q2 2027, with the work contingent on a final investment decision after years of sanctions-related delays. Digital Infrastructure Debate: T&T signed preliminary MoUs with US firms for AI data centres (300MW and 150MW, with possible expansion), but local critics are pushing back over power and water strain; New York’s moratorium on large new data centres is now being cited in the debate. Regional Trade & Logistics: CARICOM and regional private sector groups agreed to move from talk to action on affordability, including advancing a pilot ferry service using a vessel offered by T&T. Agribusiness Exports: Aurora Bitayson is preparing to export its wines, syrups, preserves and vinegars beyond Trinidad and Tobago, with Barbados and Grenada among early targets. Sports Sponsorship: SM Jaleel returns as an official CPL partner for 2026, rolling out a major “Ultimate Fan” promotion aimed at rewarding supporters across the region.