Independence & Security: With T&T set to mark 64 years of Independence, the TTPS says it has activated heightened measures after an unverified threat report late Friday, directing extra patrols around police stations, government buildings and diplomatic facilities while working with intelligence partners to assess credibility. Local Governance & Public Services: Residents in Maloney, Arouca and Arima report unreliable water supply, with debate over whether it’s political victimisation or long-running failures in the water distribution system. Energy & Legal/Utility Costs: T&TEC has filed a breach of contract and professional negligence lawsuit against Port-of-Spain South MP Keith Scotland and a chamber member over alleged mishandling of litigation tied to about $2.4m in unpaid electricity charges. Food Security & Youth Jobs: As the food import bill sits near $7bn, three youth agriculture programmes have been discontinued, leaving about 1,500 graduates uncertain and infrastructure deteriorating. Business/Trade Links: T&T’s High Commissioner to Jamaica Deborah Thomas-Felix is pushing for more trade missions to deepen post-tension business ties and expand market access. Sports & Brand Value: Trinbago Knight Riders retired Dwayne Bravo’s No. 47 jersey, making him the first CPL player to receive a jersey retirement honour. Diaspora Business/Events: New York’s Trinidad and Tobago Parade was stopped after organisers say their permit was denied, while NYPD says no approved permit was ever held.