CCJ Crisis: Caribbean Court of Justice President Justice Winston Anderson issued a strong response to leaked internal emails, condemning the disclosure of confidential correspondence and denying claims of “panel fixing” or influencing judgments, as regional legal voices call for clarity and safeguards for judicial independence. Anti-Crime Rollout: Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander says Government’s anti-crime strategy is now being rolled out through stronger security staffing, mobile police posts, community-facing relationships, and planned changes to deportation law to stop quick returns by serious offenders. Housing Procurement Scrutiny: The Office of Procurement Regulation flagged procedural gaps in how the Housing Development Corporation selected and checked suppliers for a cancelled $3.4bn housing project, pointing to shortcomings in due diligence and pre-qualification. Energy & Jobs: Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says T&T expects higher gas output by 2027 and is pushing mature field rejuvenation, while also confirming plans for a data centre in Golconda/Debe that residents hope will create jobs and spin-off business. Regional Court Watch: The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago backs an investigation into the CCJ leak and warns against using internal disagreements to undermine the court’s role. Education Support: Acting Education Minister Barry Padarath says $20m in book grant payments could begin from August 24 as approvals are finalised ahead of the September 7 school reopening. Crime Detention Challenge: A businessman’s legal bid to overturn a Preventive Detention Order was dismissed by the High Court, with the judge finding sufficient grounds for the minister’s decision.