Insurance consolidation: COLFIRE and TATIL are proposing to amalgamate into a single Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited, with the Central Bank’s approval needed; brands stay visible and policyholders’ coverage and claims are said to remain unchanged, with a target start date of Jan. 1, 2027. Public sector pay talks: The Government has given the PSA two weeks to respond to a final offer of 40% cash and 60% non-cash for 2014–2019 salary arrears, with an option to pay arrears monthly over three years. Tobago liability dispute: THA and Pigeon Point Heritage Park Ltd rejected liability in the April 8 jet ski collision that killed seven-year-old Angelica Jogie, arguing they did not accept alleged governance and marine safety failures. Diplomacy with Venezuela: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she expects to meet Delcy Rodríguez later this month at UNGA in New York and also reiterated confidence that Venezuelan natural gas will flow to T&T within a year. Sustainable finance push: The TTSE launched Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Guidelines to help unlock private capital for renewable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure and affordable housing. Energy & industry: Methanol output ended Q1 2026 with three straight months of growth, reaching 1.13 million metric tonnes, while exports rose 8% to 1.15 million tonnes. Local business opportunity: A panel on the Manatee gas project says T&T could capture up to US$500m locally, but only if local-content rules are enforced so domestic firms win more of the work. Health digitisation: Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe says discussions with the IDB could lead to wider digitisation of public patient records. Parental responsibility law: Government is drafting legislation to hold parents accountable for children’s behaviour, with consultations before it reaches Parliament.