Energy diplomacy: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to meet PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar on energy, security and economic cooperation, as Washington looks to deepen ties with T&T’s role as a regional energy hub. Oil & gas deal: bp has agreed to buy Woodside’s 70% stake in the Calypso offshore gas project, moving toward full control and operatorship, with closing expected by end-2026. NGC momentum: NGC says it has been vested with Beachfield facility lands in Guayaguayare, clearing a long-running land issue tied to the Manatee project and enabling upgrades for first gas targeted for 2027. Digital payments: T&T plans to launch an India-based UPI real-time payments system, aiming to cut cash use and payment costs while boosting interoperability. Security rollout: Construction of mobile police posts at Tarouba and Grand Bazaar is underway, but the Eddie Hart/Tarouba police-army post has sparked a public dispute involving UDeCOTT and the TPRC. Eco-tourism rules: Caroni Bird Sanctuary tour operators face pressure to curb alcohol, noise and litter, with calls for clearer rules and stronger enforcement. Climate risk: A Trini professor warns stormwater mismanagement can be catastrophic, as regional storm impacts continue to mount. Culture & industry: World Steelpan Day spotlights Biche’s young pan talent, while Panazz: The Story is screened in Washington, linking creative production to cultural exports.