Court & Contracts: A High Court judge has dismissed a $90m claim against the Tobago House of Assembly by Raghunath Singh and Company over an old road project, citing late filing and contract non-compliance. Tobago Budget: Tobago’s $4.12bn budget request is drawing pushback as economists and stakeholders question whether higher funding will translate into visible results. THA Funding Debate: The THA’s bid for a bigger allocation is reigniting arguments about execution pace and accountability, especially for agriculture and fisheries. Energy & Jobs: Shell says advertised senior vacancies are not tied to its Manatee project, pointing to standard resourcing and local compliance. Regional Security: Foreign Affairs Minister Nicholas Morris told the OAS that trafficking of firearms, narcotics and persons is a major threat to stability and is being tackled through multilateral cooperation. Power & Governance: T&TEC has threatened legal action over a $2.4m unpaid charges dispute, while separate commentary continues to question whether a “protected list” distorts who pays electricity bills. Youth & Work: The Employers’ Consultative Association urges structured school-to-work training to tackle youth unemployment and underemployment. Crime & Business Impact: Police are investigating a fatal shooting at an insurance company car park, and Tobago residents were shaken by a failed ATM heist using a backhoe. Infrastructure Risk: A new focus on flood resilience highlights how drainage planning and land use have left Port-of-Spain vulnerable to recurring inundation. Labour Modernisation: A regional union leader says Caribbean labour laws and union outreach must catch up with technology and younger workers’ expectations.