SoE & Business Confidence: Business groups are urging the Government to justify any extension of Trinidad and Tobago’s State of Emergency with clear results, transparency from law enforcement, and safeguards for constitutional rights—warning prolonged emergency powers can’t replace a long-term crime plan. Maxi Taxi Disruption: Despite the maxi taxi strike, south businesses reported little disruption, citing police transport support and expanded PTSC services, while debate continues over protest restrictions and responsibility for taxi hubs. Energy & Mining Supply: Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says “holdover letters” keep quarry operations running legally while licensing delays are addressed, as aggregate demand rises for major construction and export earnings. Quarry Sector Pushback: The Mining and Processing of Aggregates Association challenges the holdover letters as having no legal basis under mining laws, calling for withdrawal. Finance & Trade Links: Cayman Islands’ Premier André Ebanks highlighted regional cooperation at CFATF meetings in Port of Spain and met T&T officials and industry groups in New York to explore trade and economic synergies. Forced-Labour Tariffs Watch: The U.S. proposes Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour enforcement failures, listing Trinidad and Tobago among 60 economies under review. CFA Awards: First Citizens CEO Jason Julien and UTC CIO Crystal Rodriguez-Greaves were honoured at CFA Society T&T’s 25th anniversary gala. Health as a Business Asset: The T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce argues companies should treat employee health as core to productivity and economic resilience.