Deep-Sea Discovery: Trinidad and Tobago’s first locally led deep-water mission aboard RV Falkor (too) collected a rare octopus specimen that may represent a species never documented before; scientists will run DNA and anatomy studies, and the specimen will be preserved in T&T for future research and education. AI Skills & Training: Tertiary Education Minister Prakash Persad says the government is preparing the workforce for the AI era via short-cycle industry-aligned training, micro-credentials, and flexible learning pathways. Broadband Expansion: TATT is extending broadband to underserved communities, with Navet among the latest—about 140 homes reached and nearly 50 already connected. Curriculum Reform for STEM: Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath links curriculum changes to innovation, citing the Deep Wonders of T&T deep-sea expedition and pushing STEM plus digital tech from early grades. Regional Digital Policy: UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalised a MoU to strengthen regional digital development, including AI policy work and digital regulation research. Passport Supply Dispute: Opposition leader Mickela Panday alleges passport booklet shortages as processing delays grow, while Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander insists stock is adequate during the transition to e-passports. Youth STEM Opportunity: A Chaguanas student, Khavir Manbode, was selected for the 2026 U.S. National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia.