Education Readiness in Tobago: TTUTA Tobago says teachers will not enter mouldy classrooms as the new term begins, warning of lingering plumbing and furniture issues despite released repair funds. School Maintenance Alarm: TTUTA president Crystal Ashe also complains repairs started late and some schools still lack safe, usable facilities. Independence Message Fallout: Critics say PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s separate UNC Independence Day message risks deepening racial divisions, while others defend it as a “motherly” call for resilience. UNC Internal Politics: UNC National Executive elections are still unclear after the two-year term expired, with officials staying tight-lipped. State of Emergency Standoff: PNM says it won’t support further extension of the SoE beyond Sept. 17, arguing civil liberties are worsening. Crime, Courts & Prisons: PDOs continue under SoE as a woman was detained for allegedly smuggling drugs into prison in apples. Public Health Workplace Claims: PNM’s Marvin Gonzales distances the party from NCRHA gang allegations amid reports of bullying and extortion. Digital Payments Scrutiny: Opposition MP Marvin Gonzales demands answers over a reported $4.4B WiPay contract tied to a state payments company. Tobago Birthrate Push: THA launches a $500 monthly baby grant via Tobago ID as births reportedly fall sharply. CPL Cricket: Trinbago Knight Riders lose to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by eight runs as the CPL playoff race tightens.