Energy & Gas Deals: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says new Venezuela hydrocarbon licences will boost T&T’s gas security, with Loran Phase 2 and Plataforma Deltana adding to the cross-border Loran-Manatee project; BP is operator with XRG and UCC as partners, while Shell continues Manatee development toward first gas in 2027. Pipeline Repair Push: Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal puts planned oil-and-gas pipeline repairs at US$1 billion, targeting leaks and ageing offshore infrastructure to protect operations and revenue. Oil & Gas Investment Outlook: Moonilal expects economic benefits from expanded gas production by 2027 and says Government is also pushing oil recovery after years of underinvestment. Local Industry Jobs & Infrastructure: Moonilal confirms a data centre planned for Golconda in the Debe Special Economic Zone, positioning it as a jobs and spin-off driver for south Trinidad. Food Supply Risk: Farmers’ Union warns the chicken shortage could return in 6–12 months unless poultry sector issues are fixed, citing rising costs, heavy reliance on imported inputs, and biosecurity strain. Disaster Preparedness: A chartered engineer urges Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen earthquake readiness after deadly quakes in the region, stressing preparedness across utilities, telecoms, hospitals and communities. Culture & Creative Industries: A Trafrobeat project from Princes Town artist MR DSJ frames a new sound that brings Trinidadian dialect and storytelling into Afrobeats; steelpan fraternity and Emancipation parade coverage also keep the spotlight on local music ecosystems.