Poultry Supply Strain: Trinidad and Tobago’s chicken shortage is hitting retail outlets, with depot owners reporting smaller birds and higher prices as some farmers cut back placements due to heat and rising costs. Food Security Response: The Agriculture Ministry is pushing a public-private partnership to build a local breeding and hatchery facility, aiming to reduce reliance on imported eggs and chicks while strengthening biosecurity. Health & Safety Preparedness: A Trini engineer urges stronger earthquake readiness for families and systems, warning that major quakes could overwhelm hospitals, utilities, telecoms, roads and emergency response. Regional Health Cooperation: CARICOM chair Philip J Pierre updated Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on the CCJ advisory opinion process, while both leaders also discussed health and crime-fighting collaboration. Energy Infrastructure & Public Health Link: Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says T&T will invest about US$1 billion to repair ageing oil and gas pipelines, targeting leaks that can affect environmental and community wellbeing. Access to Care: CHASE Fund supports health screening for Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games athletes, boosting access to care for people with intellectual disabilities.