Energy Diplomacy: Trinidad and Tobago’s energy security gets a boost as Venezuela signs Loran Phase 2 and Plataforma Deltana licences, with bp, XRG and UCC moving in—potentially sending about 7 Tcf of gas for processing at T&T’s LNG and petrochemical plants. Oil & Gas Dealmaking: BP also buys Woodside’s 70% stake in the Calypso deepwater gas project, taking operatorship and full ownership as Woodside exits the Caribbean. Local Industry & Jobs: Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal says residents in Debe are lining up for work at a planned AI data centre, expecting jobs and spin-off business activity. Agriculture Pressure: The Trinidad and Tobago Farmers Union warns the poultry and egg supply squeeze is driving up costs and urges stronger support for local production and hatchery capacity. Roads & Construction: New Wave Road Solutions pushes EZ Street cold-mix asphalt for faster pothole repairs, aiming to expand across the Caribbean. Governance & Procurement: OPR flags flaws in HDC’s cancelled $3.4B housing procurement, citing supplier identification and due diligence gaps. State Sector Shake-up: A review finds 67 people leaving state boards and public offices in 14 months, including senior roles at CAL, TSTT, FCB and NGC. Culture-Industry Link: Pan Trinbago creates a Steelpan Geographical Indication board to protect and certify authentic Trinidad and Tobago steelpans.