Energy & Transparency: A fresh Methanex-NGC fight over Titan methanol idling has reignited debate over whether state gas pricing should stay confidential, with NGC saying the dispute is about price levels versus acquisition costs and obligations. Oil & Gas Governance: Energy expert Anthony Paul argues Guyana should go further than publishing contracts by creating a public petroleum register so citizens can track licence changes over time—contrasting with T&T’s past gaps. Food & Standards: CARICOM standards work is highlighted as the backbone for safer, trusted trade in regional products like juice, ketchup and coconut water, with CROSQ and GNBS playing key roles. Business & AI Skills: Massy Group urges Caribbean firms to invest in people alongside AI, rolling out enterprise ChatGPT access plus training and governance. Finance & FX: The Central Bank clarifies that authorised dealers can legally export US cash under the Exchange Control Act, while investigations continue into a US$2m NCB Merchant Bank-linked seizure at Piarco. Regional Health Security: CARPHA inaugurated a Regional Emergency Operations Centre in Port of Spain to coordinate outbreak preparedness across 26 member states. Education & Youth: MiLAT’s suspension has alarmed educators and youth advocates, warning vulnerable cadets could lose a key crime-intervention lifeline. Local Industry: A Carenage fisheries expo spotlights marine conservation and skills for jobs and entrepreneurship in the sector.