Public Finance & Wages: UTT chair Dr Selwyn Cudjoe says the Government may have to use a mix of cash and bonds for outstanding wage settlements, arguing “the country has no money” and public bodies can’t “create money.” Security & Public Services: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar urged calm after bomb threats across T&T, saying all reports are treated seriously; she also kept details of Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro’s emergency leave confidential. Immigration & Consumer Impact: Homeland Security received 8,000 new passport booklets early, but sources say delays will persist, with some applicants waiting up to 10 weeks. Crime & Home Safety: Police reported 210 home invasions this year after three incidents in hours, including a Tobago businessman assaulted during a home invasion. Law & Governance: Independent Senator Dr Marlene Attzs rejected ZOSO comparisons for proposed joint army-police posts, calling for clarity on command, powers and accountability. Energy & Industry: Steelworkers union SWUTT warned the PM to learn from ArcelorMittal as Point Lisas operations prepare to resume under Ibis Steel. Tourism & Sustainability: Tobago launched an Eco-Stewardship Programme to help hotels and tour operators adopt more sustainable practices. Business Standards: Trade, Investment and Tourism named a new Board for the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards to strengthen quality infrastructure and export readiness.