Banking Deal: Butterfield has agreed to buy CIBC’s controlling stake in CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.79b transaction, aiming to build a regional banking and wealth platform with about US$29b in assets, with completion targeted for H1 2027. Public Transport Disruption: Maxi taxi operators say they’ll begin a nationwide “rest and reflect” shutdown from June 1–3 unless written commitments address long-running route, licensing and speed-limit issues. Energy & Industry: T&T Aggregate Producers Association will meet Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal Monday on licensing, royalties and processing-liquor fairness after “hold over” letters were issued to keep operations running. Food Security Push: CARDI’s black-eyed peas pilot in Warrenville shows strong local viability, supporting plans to cut food import reliance and boost feed and possible processing. Crime & Safety: A Proman Trinidad procurement manager was shot dead in Couva, while police also seized 2,700 illicit consumer and pharmaceutical items in an anti-illicit trade sweep. Local Governance: Opposition MP Marvin Gonzales alleges TTPS electric patrol vehicles were leased via a newly incorporated firm, while NATUC condemns “no-protest zones” under the State of Emergency. Tourism Tech: TIATT and YTEPP discussed using AI and digital tools to modernize tourism operations and training.