The 230-bed Couva Children’s Hospital, equipped since 2015 with MRI and CT Scan units, will be opened; it will be commissioned in phases , starting with staff relocation and considering international nurses recruiting

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has again suspended its routine forecast products and services at the Synoptic Forecasting Branch due to a staff shortage

Government bill proposes to ban the purchase, sale, exchange or transfer of cryptocurrencies until 31 December 2027, seeking to impose fines of up to $5 million for anyone “engaging in unauthorised virtual asset activities"

All Caribbean Airlines flights between Trinidad and Caracas, Venezuela are suspended for September 2025; the carrier cited rising tensions and said passengers impacted may rebook without change fees or request refunds

2025 Independence Day Parade and associated events, including national fireworks display, have been cancelled for ongoing security operations under the current state of emergency and following experts advice; the money saved will fund Homeland Security