Energy Supply: Trinidad and Tobago ranked sixth globally for energy supply per capita in 2025, at 358.2 gigajoules per person, though the figure fell 7.1% from 2024 as natural gas supply declined. SME Finance & Growth: A Business Guardian feature argues SME expansion in T&T depends not just on funding access, but on leaders’ mindset and how they choose financing tools amid tighter capital conditions. Back-to-School Costs: Retailers report back-to-school sales are steady, but parents face a squeeze from textbook, groceries, utilities and FX pressures. Gas Outlook: Energy economist Gregory McGuire says a gas turnaround is credible for 2027, but not a quick fix, with risks tied to recent Point Lisas setbacks and job losses. Digital Payments Dispute: WiPay is threatening a TT$4.4bn claim against NPICTT over a government digital payments agreement it says was unlawfully entered and terminated. Education Support Delays: Parents complain the school supplies/book grant process is stuck, with no clear payment start date despite earlier government signals. Tobago Drought Warning: The meteorological office warns drought-like conditions are likely for Tobago from late September into October as El Niño intensifies. Insurance Deal: General Accident Insurance Jamaica says it expects to complete its Beacon acquisition and related amalgamation in Q4 2026 after receiving the central bank’s non-objection. Local Business & Trade: A home design expo is set for Oct 29–Nov 1, aiming to draw visitors and boost regional construction and design trade. Fraud Update: TTPS Fraud Squad reports fraud reports down 32.7% but losses up to over TT$167m, with more fraudulent cheques and cyber-enabled scams.