BPO Jobs Push: Bill Gosling Outsourcing (BGO) opened a purpose-built office at Trinity, Port of Spain, creating 200 new jobs and signalling further expansion in Trinidad’s growing nearshore BPO sector. Tobago Airport Makeover: The THA says it will spend $10 million to outfit the new ANR International Airport terminal, aiming to turn the “blank shell” into a culture-led gateway after Central Government funding was not allocated. Tobago Hiring Freeze Warning: Political analyst Shane Mohammed warns Chief Secretary Farley Augustine that a future THA hiring freeze could trigger backlash if timelines and details aren’t shared. Nursing Overtime Fight: NCRHA chair Dr Tim Gopeesingh says the nursing overtime bill was cut from about $40m to under $4m, while the TTNNA disputes fraud claims and argues overtime reflects staffing shortages. Venezuela Earthquake Relief: Trinidad and Tobago launched a coordinated national relief drive for earthquake-hit Venezuela, with public-private donations and a collection schedule starting June 29. Investment Scam Alert: TTSEC renewed warnings about rising social-media investment scams, urging people to verify offers and avoid guaranteed high returns. Corporate Takeover: Agostini Ltd completed its Prestige Holdings takeover bid, securing about 96.8% tendered shares and saying it will not pursue a squeeze-out after the compulsory acquisition window elapsed. Climate Resilience Budgeting: THA budget debate highlighted plans for environmental compliance frameworks and carbon data collection to unlock climate finance, including a CAF loan for coastal protection. Regional Security for Waste Crime: CARICOM IMPACS hosted talks to set up a Caribbean police network to tackle transnational environmental crime and waste trafficking.