Poultry Supply Crunch: Trinidad and Tobago is seeing chicken shortages at some retail outlets as searing heat cuts local production by about 20%, with Agriculture Minister Ravi Ratiram saying supplies should ease in the coming weeks. Farmers’ Warning: The Trinidad and Tobago Farmers’ Union says the shortage could return in 6–12 months unless long-running poultry sector issues are fixed, pointing to rising medication costs and heavy reliance on imported eggs and birds. Hatchery Push: Government is moving to build local breeding and hatchery capacity via a public-private partnership, aiming to reduce import dependence and strengthen biosecurity, with the Netherlands added as an approved source for hatching eggs and chicks. Diabetes Care Strain: A local report highlights how insulin access problems and medicine “non-compliance” labels can mask affordability and supply failures, leaving patients rationing doses and supplies. Emergency Preparedness: A Trinidadian engineer urges families and authorities to strengthen earthquake readiness beyond ODPM, stressing hospitals, utilities, telecoms, roads and community plans. Public Health at Events: CHASE Fund backs health screening for athletes at the Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games, supporting inclusion through access to care. Noise & Fireworks: Independence Day plans include a mix of traditional and low-noise fireworks plus drones, drawing criticism from noise pollution advocates due to nearby sensitive facilities.