Energy & Jobs: Methanex says it will indefinitely idle its Titan methanol plant at Point Lisas after failing to secure a new natural gas contract with NGC, with preservation steps planned and about 140 permanent jobs potentially affected. Energy Supply: The move lands amid wider gas-to-power pressure, as the Government’s Wales gas-to-energy project is still targeting December start-up for first turbine commissioning. Business Leadership: Angostura, First Citizens Group Financial Holdings and WITCO all announced board or senior finance changes, signalling transition across banking, manufacturing and consumer goods. Crime & Business Confidence: The Chaguanas Chamber warns that gang activity and crime are now a direct “economy tax,” raising security costs and hurting investor confidence. Judicial Crackdown Rumours: Reports say a sitting magistrate could be arrested soon over alleged bribery and money-laundering links tied to court rulings. Agriculture & Waste-to-Value: A local environmental group pitches turning collected sargassum into fertiliser and compost, aiming to build a processing industry from the “Blue Gold” push. Regional Relief: Trinidad and Tobago launched a nationwide relief drive for Venezuela’s earthquake victims, with collection points at Point Lisas and a disaster relief fund for donations. Local Industry & Culture: Tropikist becomes the first Tobago hotel to win an eco-stewardship award for farm-to-fork and agroforestry efforts.