Indian Arrival Day: PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar marked 181 years since the first East Indian indentured immigrants, linking the “kala pani” journey to her own family story and calling for unity and respect. India–T&T Business Ties: At the Indian Arrival Day breakfast, leaders pushed future opportunities like pharma manufacturing, digital payments and diaspora engagement, while noting hurdles around OCI cards. Public Life & Protest: Kamla Persad-Bissessar condemned “sick and evil” calls for gangs to unite against police amid the Joshua Samaroo–Kaia Sealy protests, as entertainers and activists weigh in online. UWI & Education Access: A report highlights UWI’s enrolment dip tied largely to poverty, with students unable to afford to complete degrees. Youth & Health: A World No Tobacco Day-linked warning says vaping is spreading faster than Caribbean policy, with nicotine and “nicotine-free” devices still posing risks. Food Security: CARDI showcased a successful black-eyed peas pilot, pointing to faster harvest and potential support for school feeding. Culture & Community: Tobago kicked off its fifth annual Carnival celebration with a beach launch themed “Mud, Mas and Music,” while Bocas released a children’s storytelling anthology and the Hindi Foundation set its Rang Ka Utsav dinner-and-fashion show for June 6. Sport & Pride: The UWI Games wrapped in St Augustine, and Candace La Borde earned a Women’s T20 World Cup officiating spot. Rights Beyond Borders: Sir Ian McKellen led a London “Commonwealth Walk of Shame” protesting anti-LGBTQ+ laws still in force, including in Trinidad and Tobago.