Telecom Leadership Shake-up: TSTT has appointed Reza Hosein as acting CEO after the board reviewed former acting CEO Keino Cox’s tenure, with the change effective Aug. 18. Call Centre Contractor Review: Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says the TSTT board has ordered an immediate review of a management decision affecting about 150 Amplia call-centre workers, after reports their contracts may not be renewed beyond Sept. 30. Education Results Access: Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath and TTUTA say they’ve received no reports of major problems accessing CSEC and CAPE results online. Agriculture Pressure: The agri department is moving to curb over P1.4B in farm damage, with Benguet-style vegetable-loss issues highlighted as a logistics and market-linkage challenge. Food Import Cost Plan: An agricultural analyst says T&T could cut its $7.3B food import bill by half in 6–8 years through a data-driven, aggressive production push. Energy & Youth Skills: NGC wrapped its 2026 undergraduate internship programme, while the Blue Economy Youth Empowerment Project targets fisheries and maritime jobs for hundreds of young people. Regional Growth Push: Government plans to monetise dormant assets, with Couva/Point Lisas flagged as a potential billion-dollar revenue hub. Legal/CCJ Update: Lawyers for US-wanted gold dealers Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed ask the CCJ to pause proceedings involving CCJ President Winston Anderson amid bias allegations. Sports Support: SporTT says it will back NBA draftee Malique Lewis with facilities and performance support. Tourism Events: T&T will host Miss India Worldwide and Miss Global International pageants in October, expected to draw visitors and boost tourism.