T&T–Venezuela Reset: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says plans are being made for a meeting with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez on the sidelines of UNGA in New York, with Sept. 25 flagged as a target—an upbeat shift after last year’s diplomatic rupture. Energy & Industry Finance: The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange launched Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS+) Bond Guidelines to channel private capital into renewable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure and affordable housing, stressing success will be judged by deals that follow. Climate Pressure on Food Prices: With Trinidad and Tobago on drought watch, farmers and market vendors warn of higher produce and meat prices as hot spells and declining soil moisture threaten crops and livestock. Agriculture Tech: The Agriculture Ministry is moving to digital tools to track animal diseases, strengthening surveillance as weather and biosecurity risks rise. Deep-Sea Science: Caribbean scientists completed a major deep-ocean survey off T&T, collecting 700+ specimens and mapping cold seep ecosystems—aimed at better stewardship of waters under pressure from drilling and pollution. Media Sector Leadership: TTPBA elected a new 2026–2028 board, keeping media viability and sustainability, plus AI-driven misinformation concerns, at the top of its agenda. Prison Oversight: A High Court award to a former woman prisoner over alleged sexual abuse should trigger a wider review of prison record-keeping and administration, the POATT says. Tourism & Business Signals: Cuba unveiled a tourism regulatory overhaul allowing more private management and foreign investment options, including in Trinidad—useful for regional operators watching cross-border opportunities. Cultural Economy: The Caribbean Music Awards returns to Trinidad for a landmark weekend, expanding beyond a single ceremony into networking and industry discussions. Business Moves: PBS Group completed its acquisition of full control of Trinidad Systems Limited, with TSL’s CEO taking on a wider Eastern Caribbean role.