BPO Growth in T&T: Bill Gosling Outsourcing (BGO) opened a purpose-built office in Trincity, adding 200 jobs and signalling further expansion in the nearshore services push. Central Banking: The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago kept the repo rate at 3.5%, pointing to low local inflation despite global uncertainty. Food Industry & Public Health: HNATT launched its “Flip The Pack” nutrition label awareness drive at Xtra Foods, aiming to help shoppers make healthier choices amid high diabetes, hypertension and heart disease rates. STEM & Industry Pipeline: NIHERST hosted its FIRST Tech Challenge national robotics tournament with Shell, positioning the institute as a regional STEM hub and building skills among 12–18-year-olds. Regional Security & Environment: CARICOM IMPACS moved to set up a Caribbean Police network to combat environmental crime and waste trafficking, with EU support. Venezuela Earthquake Response: T&T coordinated a national humanitarian relief effort for Venezuela, mobilising public agencies and private sector donations and setting up collection points. Corporate Control: Agostini effectively took control of Prestige Holdings after closing its takeover bid, with settlement expected within 10 days. Tobago Budget Signals: Tobago House of Assembly budget plans emphasised climate resilience, including legal and data steps to unlock climate finance.