Fisheries & Food Security: Carenage hosted the CFTDI inaugural Expo for St. Peter’s week, spotlighting marine conservation, skills and new jobs for fishing communities. FX & Banking Compliance: The Central Bank clarified that licensed dealers can export US currency notes under the Exchange Control Act, while stressing it won’t comment on an active investigation tied to a USD shipment. AI & Workforce Readiness: Massy urged Caribbean firms to invest in people alongside AI, rolling out enterprise ChatGPT access with training and governance. Regional Health Preparedness: CARPHA inaugurated the CREOC in Port of Spain, funded by the EU, to coordinate public health emergencies across 26 member states. Agri-Food Industry Stability: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar directed ministers to engage Nestlé after it said it is reviewing local operations, with assurances on job and factory continuity. Energy/Industry Risk: Commentators warned gas supply constraints could worsen as major industrial players idle or exit, raising knock-on effects for workers and SMEs. Youth & Crime-Response Programs: MiLAT’s suspension has alarmed educators and youth advocates, fearing vulnerable young men could lose a key anti-crime pathway. Financial Literacy: BATT ran a seniors’ workshop in Santa Cruz to help older adults spot digital banking scams, including AI-enabled fraud tactics. Education & Culture: UWI announced its OneUWI postgraduate conference dates, while Trinidad’s SEA results and broader education questions kept attention on learning outcomes.