Tobago Cocoa Boost: THTI is elevating Tobago’s fine-flavour cocoa with a new Trinitario Chocolate Lab, using education, innovation and agritourism to turn heritage into growth. Energy & Industry Signals: Ammonia output at T&T plants rose 9.7% in Q1 2026, partially offsetting Nutrien’s Point Lisas shutdown, while former energy minister Kevin Ramnarine argues T&T could become a regional oil-and-gas processing hub if deep-water projects and Venezuelan gas deliver. Labour Market Pressure: FOIA disclosures show 234 workers lost jobs via corporate retrenchment between January and July 2026 across energy, finance, health and retail. Local Business Skills Gap: “That Lookit Brand” says many young SMEs want to start businesses but struggle with marketing; its AB4U programme is pushing brand-building masterclasses. Public Sector Readiness: TTUTA warns school repairs and equipment readiness are behind schedule ahead of the new term. Governance & Oversight: Auditor-General flags major MDAs lapses worth over N1.34tn, including unsupported payments and cash advances not retired. Regional Diplomacy: A high-level T&T delegation heads to Caracas to renew ties with Venezuela and deliver medical/humanitarian aid. Infrastructure Crime: Police probe $1.6m copper cable theft from the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, knocking out LED lights.