Tobago Airport & Local Business: Vendors fear being priced out as the newly certified ANR Robinson International Airport terminal nears opening, with calls for Tobago entrepreneurs to get “first bite at the cherry” before rental prices lock out smaller operators. Public Finance & Jobs: Tobago’s THA says it’s satisfied with its Mid-Year Budget allocation, citing $79m for teachers’ arrears and $15m to kick-start Scarborough Secondary School works, while Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says nurses and teachers awaiting backpay will get monetary relief in the 2026/2027 Budget package. Labour Tensions: Teachers reject a backpay relief timeline shift to 2027, while nurses welcome clearer direction. Energy Investment Signals: Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says TotalEnergies and Petronas are among new investors showing interest, and Occidental is also exploring further investment in the South West marine area. Politics Meets Power Supply: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar orders legal action against Opposition MP Keith Scotland over alleged fraudulent misrepresentation tied to T&TEC, with possible police fraud investigation and Law Association disciplinary complaint. Credit Rating Debate: Colm Imbert challenges the Government’s claim of credit for Moody’s upgrade to stable, arguing it’s driven by oil and gas price factors. Women’s Football: AC PoS withdraws from WoLF, blaming financial strain. Regional Governance: CARICOM leaders will hold a retreat day after the ceremonial opening of their summit in St Lucia. Health & Risk: One Health expert Dr Rajeev Nagassar warns antimicrobial resistance is spreading quietly through farms, food systems and medicine cabinets.