Sustainable Finance Push: The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange launched its Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS+) Bond Guidelines, aiming to channel private capital into renewable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure and affordable housing, with success measured by follow-on deals rather than the document itself. Local Capital Markets: TTSE also moved to formalise the next step for fixed-income issuance with Stock Exchange GSS+ Bond guidelines, aligning reporting and governance with international standards. Youth & Crime Response: The Ministry of Homeland Security rolled out the Resilient Youth campaign to steer young people toward support, mentorship and school-based interventions, shifting focus from simply suppressing behaviour to addressing drivers of youth violence. Prison Smuggling Probe: Two prison officers were placed under Preventive Detention Orders over alleged contraband smuggling into Golden Grove Prison, including cigarettes and marijuana, tied to WhatsApp communications and alleged efforts to delete messages. Parliament & State of Emergency: Opposition PNM figures pressed Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to clarify whether the State of Emergency will be extended when Parliament resumes Friday, warning the public needs answers on crime plans. Trade & Investment Link: The TT Chamber’s Toronto mission sought to convert Canada ties into measurable exports and partnerships across sectors including food, tourism, technology and construction. Business Growth Spotlight: Omega Pest Management shared its reinvention story as it expanded from a small operation into a multi-sector firm with 20+ full-time staff. Energy Debate: An op-ed argued for considering a nuclear “shared energy hub” concept for electricity, industrial heat and desalination, weighing land constraints against compact generation potential. Sports Funding Pressure: SporTT declined the TTFA’s $2.5m request for Nations League expenses, citing an embargo linked to outstanding expenditure reports. Corporate Expansion: iQor announced a global Gaming Center of Excellence in Trinidad and Tobago, positioning the country as a hub for gaming player support and trust-and-safety operations.