Oil & Growth Watch: Guyana’s oil boom is set to get a fresh boost from higher crude prices tied to the Iran conflict, but the windfall also raises pressure to avoid “ghost town” outcomes and spread gains beyond crude. Caribbean Energy Risks: A new NGO report warns offshore oil and gas expansion could damage marine ecosystems across multiple countries, with protected areas and biodiversity hotspots overlapping planned blocks. Local Energy Governance: Trinidad and Tobago’s quarry sector gets a clearer path as Energy Minister Moonilal meets TTAPA on hold-over letters, while an “open day” is planned to bring regulators and stakeholders together. Tourism & Brand Moves: BYD is named Official Car Sponsor of CPL 2026, rolling out regional activations across Trinidad and Tobago and other markets. Hospitality Jobs: Trinidad Hilton labour concerns surface as union claims of possible displacement are denied by the minister overseeing eTeck. Food Policy: Caribbean healthy food policy momentum is highlighted as NCD prevention targets lag and stakeholders push for stronger action. Transport Shock: The maxi-taxi shutdown again spotlights T&T’s over-reliance on one transport mode and the need for resilient mass transit planning. Governance & Transparency: A Tobago court rejects E-IDCOT’s bid to escape FOIA duties, ordering reconsideration of information requests. Rum Industry Tech: AI is gaining traction in the rum sector after a Trinidad conference drew producers and tech suppliers.