Earthquake Update: A moderate quake hit Trinidad and Tobago Friday evening, first reported around magnitude 5.1 and later refined to 5.0 by UWI-SRC, with the epicentre about 93 km northwest of Port of Spain at roughly 98–112 km depth; residents across North and Northwest Trinidad and parts of Grenada felt a low, prolonged rumble, and authorities reported no injuries, structural damage, or utility disruptions. AI in Government & Education: The “Future Ready TT” programme was officially launched via a partnership agreement to bring AI tools (including ChatGPT and Grammarly) into the education system and public sector, with an emphasis on efficiency and human oversight. Police Tech & Accountability: TTPS says it supports body-worn cameras and has begun procurement steps for more units, noting about 120 active cameras currently. Food Security Pilot: CARDI and the Ministry of Agriculture marked a black-eyed peas pilot in Warrenville, showing strong germination (over 96%) and harvest in about 56–60 days, aimed at reducing import reliance. Local Tech for Tourism: YTEPP met TIATT to discuss using AI and digital tools to boost tourism operations, customer service, and workforce training. Regional Research Funding: Jamaica-linked institutions are set to receive £450,000 (about J$91m) under the PASSAGE programme to advance transatlantic slavery research and archival access. Banking Deal: Butterfield agreed to acquire CIBC’s 91.7% stake in CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.79b transaction, targeting a larger regional banking and digital capability platform.