AI Data Centres Debate: Trinidad and Tobago’s government says its signed MOUs with US firms are only frameworks for due diligence, not final approvals, as experts and the public question power and water strain from proposed hyper-scale AI facilities. Local Governance & Water/Power Readiness: Concerns are being raised about whether the national grid can handle large data-centre loads and whether environmental and infrastructure assessments are being done transparently before anything proceeds. Energy Exploration Milestone: ExxonMobil is nearing completion of seismic acquisition on Block TTUD-1 off Trinidad’s east coast, moving toward processing and interpretation to identify potential drilling targets. Agri-Genetics for Resilient Chocolate: A new study highlights four previously unrecognized cacao genetic lineages found on indigenous smallholder farms in Peru, pointing to more resilient breeding options amid cocoa volatility. Public Health Focus: A breast cancer specialist argues breast self-exams aren’t enough on their own, urging broader “breast awareness” and screening. Regional Tech/Policy Watch: The US International Development Finance Corporation plans to expand Caribbean investment reach, including energy and infrastructure, with a visit to T&T among other stops. Weather Preparedness: The government reports continued mobilisation across municipal corporations as adverse weather affects river levels and localized flooding, with disaster units on standby.