Medicine Access Overhaul: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says medication shortages are being worsened by an inactive committee and outdated drug-approval rules, with cheaper medicines reportedly stuck for up to a year despite approvals by major regulators. Digital Health Push: Health Minister Dr Lackram Boode says government is in talks with the IDB on an integrated programme that could digitise patient records across the public health system, aiming to cut reporting delays and improve patient wait times. Public Food Tech & Security: Government launched the Public Fruit and Food Orchards initiative, converting underused public spaces into community orchards and using GIS mapping to monitor them. Battery Science: A study finds adding water to lithium-ion battery electrolytes can improve lithium movement, but too much free water can create safety and lifespan risks. Animal Disease Surveillance: T&T is strengthening animal disease monitoring with a new digital tool to support faster detection and response. Digital Finance Regulation: Regulators and Virtual Asset Service Providers discussed bridging the digital divide while keeping financial security, including how sandbox testing can help implement rules. Health Leadership Training: PAHO and UWI graduated the third cohort of a Health Policy and Health Systems postgraduate programme, building regional capacity for health system leadership.