Tourism & regional integration: Caribbean tourism ministers are pushing harder on cross-border linkages as global shocks bite, with Jamaica signalling a legislative overhaul to modernise the sector and keep more of the estimated US$4.6bn tourism haul on island—while the CTO’s new Tourism, Supply-Side Committee looks at what the region can realistically produce to capture more value locally. Capital markets: The Securities Dealers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SDATT) has elected a new board, led by Jeremy Lalla, aiming to lift local capital markets to international standards through education and outreach. Banking performance: ANSA Merchant Bank reported 46% after-tax profit growth to $246m for 2025, citing loan growth and non-interest income, and is eyeing deeper regional expansion, especially in Barbados. Weather risk: Meteorologists warn T&T may face “weather whiplash,” where dry spells, flash floods and extreme heat can hit in the same season. Parliamentary politics: Deputy Speaker Dr Aiyna Ali rejected an Opposition motion to refer Speaker Jagdeo Singh to the Privileges Committee over alleged bias in a pharma inquiry. Culture & business buzz: Rema, LISA and Anitta released the FIFA World Cup anthem “Goals,” while Nicholas Huggins’ 30-day Street View heritage art challenge and Top Chef winner Tris­ten Epps-Long’s Trini culinary homecoming keep the spotlight on local creativity. Aviation cuts: Caribbean Airlines will reduce regional routes from June 1, including discontinuing Suriname links from Dominica and St Kitts.