AI & Digital Readiness: A commentary warns many Trinidad and Tobago businesses still lack even basic, working websites, arguing AI is now filtering customers and exposing a structural gap in local digital strategy. Energy & Regional Gas: Opinion pieces and policy focus ask who captures value when Venezuelan gas flows to T&T, stressing revenue and foreign-exchange questions before celebrating a “gas revival.” NEL Performance & LNG Stakes: National Enterprises Ltd reported TT$237m net profit for six months to March 31, 2026, and said it expanded its Atlantic LNG position, holding a 5.7% interest expected to rise to about 10%. T&TEC “Protected List” Row: T&TEC confirmed a special list shielding some customers from disconnection, but admitted there’s no documented policy or criteria for inclusion, triggering renewed fairness and transparency concerns. Labour & Public Services: TTUTA escalated action over delayed teachers’ backpay, while OWTU declined to take a position on no-protest zones tied to the State of Emergency. Mid-Year Budget & Crime: Government says a TT$2.9b mid-year injection targets crime-fighting and conditions for growth, as independent senators warn of rising fiscal pressures. Tobago Airport & Costs: Tobago’s ANR Robinson terminal is nearing operationalization, but vendors fear being priced out; separately, passengers reported a nine-hour ferry ordeal to Tobago. Trade & Innovation Links: Canada and T&T signed an MOU to strengthen intellectual property cooperation, supporting innovation and entrepreneurs. SME Export Push: TTMA launched another export tool to help SMEs access foreign markets.