Hilton Trinidad rescue: The Government finalised a new ownership and management arrangement for Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre, with state-owned eTeCK taking over shares while Hilton continues operating the hotel—removing the immediate shutdown threat ahead of the Sept. 18 lease expiry and giving workers job continuity assurances. School-term support: Parents faced delays in the School Supplies and Book Grant Initiative, but the Ministry says a two-week grace period will prevent students being penalised while more than $10m was distributed and repairs continue so all schools open Monday. Back-to-school community giving: Humingbird House Foundation distributed backpacks and supplies to 200+ children, while Xtra Foods helped repaint Mon Repos RC School for the new academic year. Venezuela reset for business: AMCHAM T&T welcomed renewed engagement with Venezuela, with trade and energy cooperation flagged; TTMA also called for a dedicated non-energy trade protocol to cut non-tariff barriers. Carnival cash pressure: Carnival stakeholders say $9m in 2026 prize money remains unpaid as September deadlines near, despite NCC payments to TTCBA. Security and crime risk: Chaguanas business groups reacted to a $193.5m cocaine seizure, urging landlords to tighten tenant checks. Tobago digital access: Tobago launched Tobago ID, an online platform for public services, with 1,000+ sign-ups within hours.