Banking Fraud: A woman was arrested after allegedly trying to withdraw TT$85,000 from a Republic Bank branch in St James using a fake national ID linked to another person, after bank staff verified the mismatch via WhatsApp video call. Legal/US-Local Courts: The ACLU says a lawsuit by relatives of Trinidadian fishermen Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo against the US over a Caribbean Sea strike is stalled pending a Trinidad and Tobago court hearing to declare them legally deceased. Health Regulation: The Medical Board of T&T is reviewing guidelines on doctors’ social media advertising, focusing on claims of false outcomes, named-doctor promotions, and undisclosed financial incentives. Business & Culture: Organisers of the Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad say the event could boost the “orange economy” through tourism and regional market-building. Public Procurement Watch: The Office of Procurement Regulation flags $16B in awards for FY 2024/25 but warns of weak reporting, limited competition, and about $3B in unfulfilled contracts. Education Pay: TTUTA says teachers have started receiving $900M in backpay for 2020–2023 via IHIRIS, though it says government ministries have not formally communicated. Environment: Tobago’s plastic-heavy coastal debris findings highlight that ocean currents and waves, not just local population, drive where litter accumulates.