Protest Crackdown & SoE Fallout: Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles says arrests of Kaia Sealy supporters outside the DPP are pushing Trinidad and Tobago toward a “policing state,” and she’s calling for an end to the State of Emergency. No-Protest Zones: TTPS says an Emergency Powers Order signed by Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro created 15 restricted areas, including within 500 metres of key State institutions, after Wednesday’s DPP protest. Police Accountability Push: TTPS confirmed it supports body cameras and says procurement for more is underway, amid ongoing public anger over police shootings. Use-of-Force Debate: Former Police Commissioner Gary Griffith challenged Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander over TTPS debt claims, while “Morning Edition” spotlighted police use-of-force policy and public confidence. Transport Disruption: Maxi taxi operators plan a nationwide shutdown starting Monday after talks failed to deliver written commitments. Human Trafficking Charges: CTU laid 29 criminal charges in “Operation Purple Ryain,” including allegations involving adult and minor victims and preventive detention orders. Regional Politics: Guyana and T&T reserved positions as CARICOM condemned intensified U.S. measures on Cuba. Legal Challenge on LGBTQ+ Laws: The Privy Council will hear a challenge to T&T’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws on 8 July in London. Economy & Business: UTC reported a $16m profit jump to nearly $35m in 2025; Butterfield agreed to buy CIBC Caribbean in a US$1.794b deal. Sports & National Team: Indy Eleven defender Anthony Herbert earned a call-up for friendlies vs South Korea and Russia.