Maxi-taxi disruption: Maxi-taxi operators in Trinidad and Tobago are set to begin a planned three-day “rest and reflection” action from today, with more than 5,000 operators expected to stay off the roads, raising fears of widespread strain on workers, students and businesses. Airport naming push: The National Council for Indian Culture (NCIC) is calling to rename Piarco’s Basdeo Panday International Airport, framing it as a youth-inspiring tribute to the former prime minister. Food security in focus: CARDI, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, says its Black-Eyed Peas Pilot Project in Warrenville has delivered strong results (over 96% germination, harvest in about 56–60 days), positioning the crop for local food security and school feeding. State sector leadership: National Flour Mills (NFM) has appointed Terrence Kalloo as CEO, aiming to regain shareholder confidence and support national food security. Tourism tech push: YTEPP and TIATT discussed how AI and digital transformation can improve tourism operations, customer engagement and workforce training. Vaping warning: World No Tobacco Day coverage highlights concerns that Caribbean youth are increasingly targeted by vape marketing and flavours, with calls for stronger policy responses. Energy update: Touchstone Exploration reports oil output growth from two Trinidad development wells and notes Atlantic LNG Train 4 maintenance, with gas volumes redirected during the shutdown. Export drive debate: Economist Vaalmikki Arjoon backs the government’s non-energy export push as “economically necessary,” but stresses reforms must move fast. Green Fund access gap: A report says less than 1% of the Green Fund was disbursed over a decade, leaving NGOs and community groups struggling to access funding. Regional aviation realignment: Commentary points to a structural shift in Caribbean airline connectivity, with new interline moves and market exits reshaping routes. Cultural industry spotlight: Indian Arrival Day events also featured business and government leaders discussing future India–T&T opportunities, including potential pharma manufacturing and digital payments links.