Port-of-Spain ESG push: Works Minister Jearlean John says businesses are worsening flooding by dumping cooking oil, grease and waste into drains, pointing to clogged silt traps and “sealed” drainage systems after cleanup work on South Quay. Investment & competitiveness: At AMCHAM’s ESG conference, John also urged government, citizens and firms to protect infrastructure and environment to keep T&T attractive to investors amid global uncertainty. Crypto regulation shift: The Central Bank is moving the virtual asset sector from a sandbox to a permanent framework, with fintech leaders arguing crypto could improve cross-border payments and remittances and support a more inclusive financial system. Trade risk from climate rules: A Central Bank paper warns EU carbon border rules may hit T&T’s carbon-intensive exporters more than the overall economy, even if the short-term GDP impact is under 1%. Fuel subsidy maintained: Finance Minister Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh says the reduced super gasoline price will continue, with an estimated TT$318m extra subsidy cost for fiscal 2026. Tobago fisheries & energy: Tobago fishermen are demanding consultation before EOG Resources begins exploratory drilling off the island. Regional climate funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed CC4FISH-II project will support climate and disaster resilience for fisheries and coastal communities across five countries including T&T. Business & crime: Two men face murder charges in the Fyzabad killings; police also report TT$17,011 missing from a Tobago health centre cafeteria vault.