T&T–Venezuela Reset: Opposition Leader Penelope Beckles is pressing the Government to explain what Trinidad and Tobago actually gained from Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers’ Venezuela trip, including why Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has not met Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. Industry Push for Energy Deals: The T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce welcomed renewed dialogue, but says the focus must shift from diplomacy to implementation—specifically a practical path for gas projects like Dragon, Loran-Manatee and the Manakin-Cocuina cross-border field. Diplomatic Snub Claims: A former T&T diplomat claims Venezuela “insulted” the country by receiving Sobers at a lower level than other regional leaders. Hilton Stability: Hilton Trinidad workers get a six-month reprieve after a new management agreement keeps the brand at the state property while a longer-term solution is developed. Tobago Infrastructure Watch: Acting Prisons Commissioner Elvin Scanterbury says Tobago Convict Prison structural integrity remains a concern amid coastal erosion. Digital Governance: Tobago House of Assembly launched “Tobago ID” to streamline access to THA services, including permits and health care. TTSEC Data Hub: TTSEC rolled out a new online data hub to make securities and market statistics easier to access. Youth & Crime Prevention: PASCO launched “The Resilient Youth” video and an Interim Youth Task Force to strengthen crime prevention efforts. Creative Economy: A feature highlights investment in T&T’s visual arts sector through Elevated Art Solutions and an Elevated Creative Hub. Energy Sector Context: OLACDE reported April 2026 oil output in Latin America and the Caribbean rose 10% year-on-year, with Trinidad and Tobago among key natural gas producers.