AI in Schools: The Ministry of Education has launched “Chris,” an AI-powered tutor for Forms One and Two, rolling out curriculum-aligned digital learning across subjects like Mathematics, Social Studies and Integrated Science, with guardrails and plans to adapt to students’ needs. Cybersecurity & Finance Tech: Bankers Association executive Keston Howell says banking’s shift to phone and computer transactions is boosting convenience but raising cybersecurity and fraud risks, while pushing inclusion for customers left behind. Digital Payments Push: A new fintech-focused report says T&T is moving toward an instant-payments platform modelled on India’s UPI, alongside electronic-money providers and local fintech to reduce cash reliance. Infrastructure Theft: Police are investigating the theft of about 90 feet of 4/350 KCMIL copper cable (valued at over $1.6M) from the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, cutting power to LED lights; CCTV is being reviewed. Energy Industry Outlook: Kevin Ramnarine argues T&T could become a regional oil-and-gas processing hub over the next decade if deep-water projects and Venezuelan gas flow materialize. Entrepreneurship Skills Gap: “That Lookit Brand” founder Krista-Lee Lookit says research shows many young SMEs struggle with marketing, and her “A Brand For You” programme is running marketing masterclasses to close the gap.