Offshore Energy & Environment: Trinidad and Tobago authorities are investigating a possible oil spill off the coast after reports and video surfaced, while Heritage Petroleum says sweeps found no evidence of a major hydrocarbon release; the dispute is escalating as Venezuela claims satellite imagery shows pollutants drifting toward its waters and demands transparency. Cross-Border Gas Deal: Venezuela has granted Shell a natural gas licence for the Loran offshore field, with multiple agreements signed to advance development and exports—an effort that could feed LNG via Trinidad and Tobago. Credit & Macro Signals: Moody’s upgraded T&T’s outlook to Stable, citing improved fiscal confidence, debt management and buffers. Trade & Business Climate: PSOTT says Finance Bill modernisation could stall if approvals remain backlogged, while TTMA and Exim Bank gear up Export Action Programme Cohort 3, targeting new foreign sales for SMEs. Consumer Protection & Production: Finance Minister Tancoo defended stricter oversight for small-scale production, warning weak regulation can lead to contamination and serious harm; Trade Minister Maharaj outlined a plan to block imports made through forced labour. Local Investment: SinglePoint expanded nearshore BPO operations in T&T with an extra $1.1m investment and 11 new jobs, lifting total investment to $5.1m. Industry & Transport: Route 2 maxi-taxi leaders say they’re willing to work with the PM and Transport Minister after a “rest and reflection” action over licensing, competition and NIS issues.