Road Safety Data Push: Trinidad and Tobago’s Transport Ministry launched a Road Safety Unit to collect, analyse and map accident and compliance data, aiming for a more data-driven approach to reducing crashes and improving enforcement. Giant African Snail Turnaround: UWI St. Augustine convened a GAS Strategic Action Committee to guide SCALe-UP, a project funded by UWI’s RDI Fund to convert the long-plaguing giant African snail into climate-resilient agriculture and enterprise opportunities. Oil Rig Safety Rules: OSHA is consulting government, employers, unions and stakeholders on new subsidiary legislation for offshore oil rig safety, covering structural integrity, well control, safety-critical equipment, emergency response and contractor management. Innovation Ecosystem Call: The Innovation Association of Trinidad and Tobago is urging stronger investment and better coordination for research, development and entrepreneurship, calling for a clearer national innovation strategy. Digital Payments Upgrade: Trinidad and Tobago is set to adopt India’s UPI, positioning the country as the first in the Caribbean to roll out the platform. Public Health Reality Check: A new look at physical activity challenges one-size-fits-all guidance, highlighting the choice-versus-necessity divide for workers. Agriculture Spend Must Prove Impact: An agriculture consultant says Budget 2027 should measure how public spending translates into production, farm business strength and food security.