T&T–Venezuela Reset: Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers’ Caracas talks produced a roadmap for a “new chapter” in relations, with cooperation targets spanning trade, energy, agriculture, culture and collective security. Energy Context: Energy experts say the engagement could help ease tensions that previously disrupted energy cooperation, with hopes of reviving suspended frameworks. Security Crackdown: TTPS seized 416.5kg of cocaine worth about TT$193.5m hidden in backhoe tyres in Longdenville, detaining a 42-year-old BVI businessman and two Saint Lucians. Tobago Baby Grant: The THA will pay over $600,000 in retroactive backpay under the $500 baby grant, with applications via the new Tobago ID and payments into bank accounts. Education Readiness: TTUTA visited schools ahead of the new term, criticising late repairs, non-renewal of support staff contracts, and reliance on OJTs for BOA vacancies. Markets Data: TTSEC launched an online Data Hub to make securities and financial market statistics easier to access. Airbridge Demand: Caribbean Airlines reported 75,149 passengers on the domestic airbridge in August, citing phased capacity boosts for peak travel. Sports & Community: Flow will donate TT$200 per TKR six to the National Centre for Persons with Disabilities under its “Every Six Gives Back” campaign.