Energy Diplomacy: Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal and Ernesto Kesar met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kern to push deeper cooperation on energy, trade and economic security. AI & Power Supply Debate: Intellico AI CEO Gregory Fernandez urged Government to pause on data-centre expansion until gas and power supply certainty is addressed. Steel & Circular Industry Push: Trade Minister Kama Maharaj said an MOU to restart a long-idled steel mill could generate about US$1.5B annually and create a market for locally produced scrap metal and discarded tyres. U.S. Tariff Shock for Exports: The Energy Chamber welcomed U.S. Section 301 forced-labour tariff exemptions, noting most T&T exports to the U.S. are concentrated in a few energy commodities. Regional Trade Infrastructure: Economist Prof Roger Hosein backed a proposed inter-island ferry cargo plan as trade infrastructure that could cut intra-Caricom costs and boost non-energy exports. Housing Execution Gap: After lease distribution, dozens of residential recipients still await boundary demarcation, delaying home building. Labour & Skills: Works Credit Union industrial action entered a second day, while Tobago PLAR graduates earned national certifications across trades. Maritime Green Fuels: A regional study at CSEC says T&T is positioned as a green-fuel bunker hub for the Caribbean, built on methanol, LNG and ammonia capacity. Culture & Tourism Link: Trinbago Toronto Festival gears up for its fifth anniversary, highlighting culture as a driver for tourism and business ties. Local Flashpoint: A fire at a Raon-era building in Sta. Cruz revived memories of the old Avenida billiards strip.