Hearing Care Boost: Government signed an MOU with the Starkey Hearing Foundation to expand hearing healthcare across Trinidad and Tobago, including screening, training, and assistive technologies. Public Health & Safety: T&TEC launched an investigation after an early-morning incident at Rampanalgas left two people injured by electric shock; both were treated locally then transferred for further care. Food & Consumer Protection: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo defended tighter regulation of small-scale production, warning weak oversight can lead to contamination, injury, or loss of life. Ethical Trade: Trade Minister Satyakama Maharaj outlined a proposal to prohibit imports of goods produced through forced labour, citing risks to consumers and fair competition. Emergency Response Capacity: Four repaired ambulances were handed to the Fire Service to help close a gap in emergency coverage. Community Wellness Advocacy: Regional campaign “Protecting Children from Unhealthy Food Marketing” is rolling out engagement across the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago. Local Crime & Trauma: A 13-year-old boy was killed during a home invasion in south Trinidad; in Tobago, a mother returned to Goodwood one month after her toddler went missing, with the child still not found.