Energy & Critical Minerals: The Government hails a new NGC–bpTT partnership, securing a 20% stake in Manakin-Cocuina and highlighting bpTT’s move to take full control of the deep-water Calypso gas project—framed as boosting energy security and regional cooperation. Local Industry Push: A US firm, Pinnacle Steel and Vanadium, says it plans a US$250M restart/refurbishment of the former ArcelorMittal site at Point Lisas to turn T&T into a major vanadium producer, with hundreds of jobs expected. Digital Payments: T&T is set to launch an India-based real-time payments platform based on UPI, aiming to cut cash use and payment costs while improving interoperability and access. AI & Governance: Red Hat launches asago, an open-source community meant to help enterprises translate AI safety and governance rules into production-ready deployments. STEM for Inclusion (Music Tech): Roland Future Design Lab is creating accessibility learning materials for the Roland V-STAGE, built with a blind Trinidadian consultant, using screen-reader guides and audio walkthroughs. Climate Watch: The US reports its hottest month on record, underscoring the urgency of climate resilience. Sports Safety: TTFA and UWI mark Safe Sport Day 2026 with a push for safeguarding, abuse prevention, and athlete-centred environments. Heritage & Science: Tobago’s Indigenous past gets spotlighted through artefacts in Buccoo and an Ice Age Fossil outreach at Banwari Trace.