Energy & Local Industry: Govt says it will restart the Local Content Committee after a three-year gap, aiming to boost local participation across the energy value chain. Regional Gas Deals: New Venezuelan gas licences are framed as a boost to T&T’s energy security and downstream plans, with experts pointing to more pipeline gas options and work for local service firms. Oil & Gas Investment: BP moves to buy Woodside’s 70% stake in the Calypso deepwater project, taking operatorship and 100% ownership as Woodside exits the Caribbean. Steel & Nearshoring: Commentary and business analysis argue a Pt Lisas steel revival could help position T&T as a higher-value nearshoring hub for the US, including vanadium-linked production. Governance & Procurement: OPR flags flaws in how HDC handled its cancelled $3.4B housing project, citing supplier identification and due diligence gaps. Labour & Essential Services: TSTT warns CWU that telecom industrial action is illegal under the Industrial Relations Act, while a separate WASA wage dispute also looms. Culture & IP: Pan Trinbago creates a Steelpan Geographical Indication board to protect and certify authentic T&T steelpans. Food & Supply Chain: Farmers and unions warn the poultry and egg squeeze is driving up costs and could worsen without stronger local production support. Infrastructure & Roads: New Wave Road Solutions pitches EZ Street cold-mix asphalt as a faster pothole repair fix for T&T and the wider Caribbean. Heritage Watch: National Trust demands full restoration of the historic Cabildo fountain after damage concerns. Trade & Banking: Vincy traders complain about banking hurdles in converting and accessing funds in T&T-linked trade flows.