Deep-Sea Science: Trinidad and Tobago’s first locally-led deep-sea expedition (aboard R/V Falkor) has turned up a possible new deep-sea octopus species, with scientists now set to study its anatomy and DNA and preserve the specimen for research and museum collections. Energy Exploration: ExxonMobil has endorsed T&T’s deepwater push, saying it has nearly completed seismic acquisition for Block TTUD-1 and is moving into hydrocarbon evaluation—crediting regulators for helping the project move fast. Justice & AI Governance: The Judiciary issued a Practice Direction on responsible use of generative AI in court proceedings, aiming to prevent fabricated legal citations and misuse of AI-generated content. Broadband for Communities: TATT expanded broadband access under its Universal Service Programme, with Navet among the latest underserved areas to benefit. Public Health Training: A U.S. Dental and Veterinary mission wrapped up after week-long training and outreach, delivering dental care to about 75 patients and supporting “One Health” preparedness. Manufacturing Cashflow: The TT Manufacturers’ Association is urging urgent action on a VAT refund backlog, saying delayed payments are choking reinvestment and job creation. Infrastructure Tech: APUA used horizontal directional drilling to lay pipes with minimal road excavation, reducing disruption while modernizing water distribution.