Youth Substance Use: Tobago’s Form Four and Five students show high lifetime alcohol use (34.6%) and lower but notable marijuana use (11.7%), as Government prepares to raise the legal age for alcohol, cannabis and gambling. Oil Rig Safety: OSHA held a stakeholder consultation with Government, the energy sector and unions to shape new oil rig safety rules, stressing accountability and prevention. Remote Gambling: The Lower House passed legislation to regulate online/remote gambling and gaming, with debate over revenue leakage versus social impact. Public Health & Age Limits: Attorney General John Jeremie piloted a bill to tighten age restrictions on alcohol, cannabis, tobacco and gambling, with vaping set to be added and ID checks proposed. Crime, FX Pressure: Economist Marla Dukharan links violent and white-collar crime with weak foreign exchange access, warning the two reinforce each other. Procurement Oversight: A proposed Public Procurement amendment bill is criticised for weakening accountability and making supplier challenges more costly. Business Deals: Massy sold its Caterpillar business in T&T to MA-CORP, with no impact expected on 200 workers; Nestlé also plans a January 2027 distribution shift to Massy. Trade & Investment: Canada is pushing tariff-free access and joint ventures for T&T firms, while the T&T Chamber urges a focused strategy to unlock private investment and jobs. State Funeral for Sparrow: Government will hold a state-assisted funeral for calypso legend Dr Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco, with condolence books and tribute plans.