Power & Business Impact: Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed blasted Guyana Power and Light’s continued blackouts, saying billions in energy spending are failing households and small businesses through daily outages and appliance damage. Medical Regulation: Trinidad and Tobago’s Medical Board is reviewing doctors’ social media advertising rules, targeting claims of false outcomes, named-doctor promotions, and undisclosed financial incentives. Manufacturing Loss: The business community mourned Sheik Lisha managing director Haji Churchill Azad Akaloo, credited with growing the 1953-founded firm into a major manufacturer and distributor. Caribbean Creative Economy: The Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad is being pitched as a boost for the “orange economy,” with organisers highlighting tourism and regional market-building. Startup Funding Push: Caribbean Drag­ons’ expanded Ignite 2026 programme is moving beyond pitch events into structured training, coaching, a summit, and six months of mentorship for 170 startups. Environment & Waste: A Tobago study found 97% of debris on Atlantic-facing beaches is plastic, with ocean currents and winds driving where it lands. Regional Governance & Media: Trinidad and Tobago’s FOIA amendments are set to modernise how public authorities publish annual statements online, while ministers say access rights won’t change. Construction Integrity: Minister Khadijah Ameen warned corruption won’t be tolerated in construction approvals, alleging officials have profited from delays.