Parliament & Security: Senate President Wade Mark used his casting vote to break a 15–15 deadlock and pass Trinidad and Tobago’s Special Operations Bill, after Government senators supported it and Opposition senators rejected it. National Honours: Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh, Senate President Wade Mark, and former minister Dr Surujrattan Rambachan were named among the 2026 National Award recipients, with Mark set to receive the Order of the Republic. Media Recognition: Former Trinidad Express editors-in-chief Omatie Lyder and Ria Taitt received the Chaconia Medal (Silver) for decades of journalism and public service. Regional Tech & Telecoms: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), signalling renewed focus on regional ICT leadership. AI Governance in the Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago contributed to UNESCO’s 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, including work on AI readiness and public-sector capacity. Cyber/AI Security Tools: Netskope launched “Skylight Agent Action Control” to block risky AI agent actions before they execute, alongside a broader AI security rebrand. Energy & Diplomacy: The US signalled continued support for T&T’s downstream energy sector, while T&T and Kyrgyzstan discussed trade, renewables, and maritime cooperation.