Maxi Taxi Disruption: About 5,000 maxi-taxi operators are set to begin a planned three-day “rest and reflection” action from today, with commuters warned of major travel knock-on effects and businesses fearing reduced productivity. Aviation Naming Push: The National Council for Indian Culture (NCIC) is calling to rename Piarco International Airport after Basdeo Panday, framing it as a youth-inspiring tribute to leadership and service. NFM Leadership Change: Terrence Kalloo has been appointed CEO of majority State-owned National Flour Mills, aiming to rebuild shareholder confidence and support national food security. Tourism Tech Push: YTEPP and TIATT discussed how the tourism sector can adopt AI and digital tools, alongside workforce training, to boost competitiveness. Food Security Win: CARDI reports a successful black-eyed peas pilot harvest in Warrenville, with strong germination and a fast turnaround that could support school feeding and reduce import dependence. Vaping Warning: World No Tobacco Day coverage highlights concerns that Caribbean youth vaping is outpacing policy, with flavours and easy access masking nicotine risks. Oil & Gas Update: Touchstone Exploration says two WD-8 development wells were placed on production and notes Atlantic LNG Train 4 maintenance, with gas volumes redirected to support pricing. Regional Banking Deal: Butterfield’s planned acquisition of majority control of CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.8b transaction remains a major finance story for the region.