Special Operations Bill: Government has rewritten the ZOSO framework into a new Special Operations Bill for today’s debate, including a two-year expiry and new policing districts, aiming to expand powers while adding safeguards and oversight. Police Accountability: TTPS says Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro’s August overseas trip was for “personal reasons” and not state-funded, after earlier explanations tied it to security information. Body Cam Capacity: TTPS also faces scrutiny over body-worn cameras, with claims current units have limited battery life and questions about missing/unused devices. State of Emergency Ends: Trinidad and Tobago has ended the long state of emergency, with activists and lawyers warning of a possible surge in violence and concerns that thousands arrested may not be charged. Energy & Industry: Talks continue with bpTT and NGC on the Manakin/Cocuina cross-border gas project, while TOFCO marks completion of the Manatee platform jacket and piles. Regional Climate Funding: A US$12.55m GEF-backed fisheries resilience project (CC4FISH-II) gets underway across the Eastern Caribbean, including T&T. Tobago Carnival Travel: Port Authority and Caribbean Airlines are expected to add ferry sailings and flights for October Carnival after initial schedules sparked booking concerns. NIB & Social Payments: MPSDFS confirms cheque production and continued social assistance delivery via NIBTT, including $2.55m for key grants and pensions. Local Business/Innovation: Animae Caribe pushes for private-sector investment to grow Trinidad and Tobago’s animation/digital media ecosystem and local IP.