Public Finance Pressure: Finance Minister Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh says Government is still assessing the full size of T&T’s obligations, including bills dating 2016–2024, warning the next year will stay difficult as wage settlements and basic infrastructure needs strain budgets. Wage Settlements: UTT chair Dr Selwyn Cudjoe says the money for outstanding public-sector wage arrears “is not there,” suggesting any solution may involve a mix of cash and bonds. Security Disruptions: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar urged calm after bomb threats hit 11 locations, including magistrates’ courts and government offices, saying threats are treated seriously but citizens should “go about your business.” Immigration Bottleneck: Homeland Security received 8,000 new passport booklets early, but delays will persist, with some applicants reportedly waiting up to 10 weeks. Telecom & AI: Digicel’s AI assistant Ruby is resolving 55% of Jamaica queries without human help, with plans to expand across the region. Energy/Regional Deals: BP, Shell and partners have returned to Venezuela’s offshore gas on the Trinidad border, with Loran development tied to LNG plans on Trinidadian territory. Crime: Police report 210 home invasions this year after multiple Tobago and Diego Martin break-ins. Business Performance: SOS says higher sales, improved margins and tighter cost control more than tripled Q2 profit.