Energy & Exploration: ExxonMobil says it could move faster on Trinidad and Tobago’s ultra-deepwater TTUD-1, with seismic imaging expected by end-2026 and a potential drilling start in late 2027/early 2028, citing pace gains versus its Guyana campaign. Tourism Investment: Tourism operators are pushing for a sharper investment focus beyond headline allocations, arguing Tobago in particular needs major reinvestment to upgrade accommodation, improve destination marketing and strengthen tourism data. State Procurement Scrutiny: RDC chairman Raees Patel says full audits are underway into about $33m in contracts awarded before the change in government, including concerns about procurement and lingering relationships after contract expiry. Regional Business & Finance: Caribbean Airlines reports it has cleared a nine-year backlog by completing audited financial statements for 2017–2019, while General Accident eyes expansion via a planned majority stake in Beacon Insurance. Governance & Oversight: Commentary and debate continue around the Special Operations Bill and procurement amendments, with critics warning about weakening oversight and the broader impact on accountability. Public Safety: Police are investigating the deaths of a Penal couple found dead at an apartment, with reports treating it as a possible murder-suicide.