NGC–Moody’s Fallout: Trinidad and Tobago’s state gas giant NGC says it has ended its relationship with Moody’s as part of a credit-rating realignment effective Feb. 26, insisting it’s not about financial trouble and that other agencies rate it higher—yet analysts are now questioning what the withdrawal means for investor confidence and NGC’s international standing. Aviation Security at Piarco: Police say no local laws were breached after an aircraft carrying several tonnes of industrial explosives landed at Piarco and was detained for questioning; a separate national security probe remains active. State of Emergency Scrutiny: With T&T still under SoE for gang threats, new reporting highlights concerns about how incidents and detention orders are being handled publicly. Tobago Oilspill Payout: Two years after the Gulfstream spill, T&T has recovered just over TT$61m from IOPC, with more claims still possible until Feb. 2027. Food Badge Reform: Government moves to modernise the food badge system so badges stay valid for 12 months from issue, easing municipal renewal pressure. Culture & Industry Pulse: NA PA launches NA PA Jazz Fusion 2026 as it signals an operational “fix it” shake-up, while Global Trinidad and Tobago pushes sync-licensing training to grow local music exports.