Energy & Industry: Methanex says it will indefinitely idle its Titan methanol plant at Point Lisas after failing to secure a new natural gas contract; the Titan gas deal expires in September, and the company will move into preservation while it monitors conditions for a possible restart. Business & Markets: Three major T&T-listed firms announced board and senior management changes, including director appointments at Angostura Holdings and First Citizens Group Financial Holdings, plus a finance leadership move at WITCO. Crime & Investment Climate: The UK’s reported gang figures are reigniting debate locally, with the Chaguanas Chamber warning that crime is a direct “tax” on business through security costs, insurance and reduced hiring—hurting investor confidence. Public Safety & Governance: Preventive detention orders tied to businessman Dominic Hadeed and others continue to draw scrutiny, including claims about how Parliament statements and alleged intelligence links fed into the case. Humanitarian & Regional Trade: Trinidad and Tobago launched a nationwide relief drive for Venezuela earthquake victims, with collection points at Point Lisas and a disaster relief fund for public and corporate donations. Environment & Agribusiness: A local environmental group is pitching a “sargassum-to-wealth” processing approach, arguing harvested seaweed could be turned into fertiliser and other farm products to support food security.