Telecom Tensions: Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath rejects claims of conflict of interest around TSTT chairman Kern Dass and says legal action against the Communication Workers’ Union is imminent. Industrial Justice: The Industrial Court reports a rising caseload (876 new cases in the year to Sept 14, 2026) while improving its clearance rate to 115.75%, as government pledges support for staffing, infrastructure and more tech use. Energy Outlook: Former Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine welcomes Touchstone’s Cascadura gas uptick but says bigger, sustained recovery likely won’t be felt until 2027–2028, with Manatee and other projects key. Gas Infrastructure: Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says Manatee Plus can support up to 604 million scf/day and that Trinidad has processing capacity for up to one billion scf/day. Fuel Subsidy: Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh says the reduced Super gasoline price will cost an extra $318m in fiscal 2026, with government absorbing the increase to protect consumers. Security & Drugs: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says security forces have seized about $1b in illegal drugs since UNC took office, citing major cocaine hauls. Governance & Corruption: Rural Development Minister Khadijah Ameen urges reporting bribery in building and public health inspections, warning corruption undermines approvals. Environment & City Care: Works Minister Jearlean John calls for businesses and citizens to stop grease and waste clogging Port-of-Spain drains, saying public resources are being drained by indiscipline. Water Safety: A boil water notice is back in Trinidad (Texas), linked to low pressure and low chlorine residual, with no end date given. Training & Regional Capacity: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados strengthens lab networking and preparedness across the Caribbean, including Trinidad’s participation. Tobago Cocoa & Skills: A new Trinitario Chocolate Lab opens in Tobago, expanding training and entrepreneurship opportunities around cocoa.