Regional Shipping & Trade: CARICOM leaders, led by Barbados PM Mia Mottley, are pushing a pilot intra-regional ferry using Trinidad and Tobago’s existing vessel while governments finalise regulations for a longer-term private-sector service to cut cargo costs and boost trade. AI & Digital Economy: Future Caribbean is launching a global agentic AI build-a-thon, calling Caribbean tech talent to help the region move from lagging behind to building in emerging tech. Energy & Investment Risk: Concerns are rising after major developments around Blue Waters and detained figures linked to Dominic Hadeed, with analysts warning the wider issue could hit investor confidence in T&T. Energy Infrastructure: Questions continue on the process for restarting the Guaracara refinery, with observers pointing to the need for clear, completed review work and a credible path to fuel security. Business Climate & Compliance: The energy services sector reported mixed Q2 conditions, with more firms saying business value and volumes fell, citing weaker demand and fewer opportunities. Local Industry & Consumer Goods: CAL has stopped serving Blue Waters bottled water on flights, replacing it with Dasani, sparking debate over due process and knock-on effects for suppliers. Food & Wellness Entrepreneurship: A new seamoss brand, North Coast Moss, is entering the market with a premium, gel-based product aimed at targeted wellness needs. Trade Facilitation: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the T&T Chamber signed an MoU to tackle non-tariff barriers affecting Guyana’s exports to Trinidad and Tobago. Public Services Pressure: Passport booklet availability is under scrutiny as travellers report delays, while Homeland Security denies a shortage amid the transition to biometric e-passports. Education for Industry: Tertiary Education Minister Prakash Persad says T&T is shifting toward short-cycle, industry-aligned training and micro-credentials to prepare for an AI-shaped workforce.