Labour Market Scrutiny: The Ministry of Planning urged careful interpretation of the CSO Labour Force Survey, warning against comparing the wrong quarters and stressing seasonal patterns that can make Q4 job numbers look lower than Q1. Integrity & Governance: The Integrity Commission published names of parliamentarians and others who allegedly failed to file income and asset declarations for 2024 and 2025, renewing pressure on transparency. Media Funding Pressure: Journalists and publishers warned that a government advertising freeze is compounding the financial strain on independent newsrooms, risking weaker accountability. Banking & Payments: Central Bank registration confirms GraceKennedy (T&T) as a payment service provider, expanding regulated bill payment services. Energy Costs: Diesel subsidy payments for 2026 total $293.26M, per an FOIA response. Renewables Push: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago, with a Sept 1 deadline. Maritime & Migration: A migrant boat capsized near Trinidad, killing a five-year-old girl and an adult man, highlighting ongoing sea-crossing risks. Business Climate: Chambers warned campaign finance disclosure rules could expose firms to retaliation, while employment data showed nearly 6,000 jobs lost in Q1 2026.