Methanex–NGC Gas Pricing Clash: NGC says Methanex’s decision to indefinitely idle its Titan methanol plant is driven mainly by disagreement over gas pricing, not supply volumes, after talks failed to reach a commercially viable deal. Energy & Jobs Watch: Former UNC minister Vasant Bharath warns the exit could hit exports, foreign exchange earnings, jobs and investor confidence, while Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says the door remains open for a restart if gas conditions improve. Legal/Detention Developments: Two UK barristers were admitted to practise in Trinidad and Tobago to represent the State in the ongoing Hadeed case as Dominic Hadeed and his wife challenge their detention under the State of Emergency. Court Protects Local Business: The High Court ordered that the Breakfast Shed can stay open pending a full trial in January 2027, keeping vendors and patrons in place while the dispute with UDeCOTT continues. Public Administration & Defence Training: Defence Minister Wayne Sturge says MiLAT has not been closed but temporarily suspended as Government reviews financial viability, amid concerns for nearly 200 trainees. Digital Economy Push: Public Administration and AI Minister Dominic Smith says T&T’s digital transformation can’t be government-led alone, while an AWS AI specialist urged businesses to adopt AI to avoid falling behind. Regional Trade Move: T&T moved closer to Mercosur associate membership after talks with South American leaders, with potential upside for local manufacturing. Water Restrictions: Trinidad moved to Stage III water restrictions due to drought, with scheduled outdoor watering limits and fines for violations. Crime & Security: New Preventive Detention Orders target alleged gang-linked suspects, including claims of bank-customer follow-and-robbery activity. Local Economy & Culture: Dove’s Dirt Oven Delights announced it will close its doors for health reasons, while a robotics tournament at NIHERST highlighted growing youth engineering participation.