Oil & Gas Accountability: OGGN says ExxonMobil recovered US$51B for cost recovery by end-December 2025, but Bank of Guyana figures suggest about US$5B more than the Stabroek PSA allows—raising questions on billions “unaccounted for.” Gas Pipeline Safety: Opposition leaders renewed pressure over an alleged “anomaly” on the gas-to-shore pipeline after claims of water bubbling to the ocean surface near the route; Exxon remains silent as experts and regulators face scrutiny. Corruption & Land Rights: Azruddin Mohamed alleges Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha’s family received 7,614 acres of prime mining lands via political influence; Mustapha denies wrongdoing and says acquisitions followed lawful procedures. Hospital Contract Fight: Government rejects VAMED’s claims, saying termination followed repeated performance failures; VAMED is moving toward international arbitration as the dispute over certified sums escalates. Public Works & Roads: Consultations begin for the Mahaica–Abary four-lane upgrade, with three lots and major bridges; talks also advance the Mabura Hill–Kurupukari corridor and a new Kurupukari Bridge. Markets & Power: Kitty Market rehabilitation is near-complete, but vendors remain stuck pending GPL installation of individual prepaid electricity meters. Security & Trade: PSC ramps up the war on illegal trade with training and equipment for GRA, CANU and GNBS; CANU reports 519.49kg narcotics, 35 illegal guns and 699 rounds seized in the first half of 2026. Transport Enforcement: GPF receives 400 heavy-duty wheel clamps to curb illegal parking and overloading. Business & Investment: Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh highlights expanding U.S. ties at an investment forum, noting the U.S. as Guyana’s top FDI source and trade partner. Sports & Community: Westside Golf Course hosts the Acado Golf Skills Tournament; Peter Lewis Construction joins as silver sponsor for the IMC Over-40s CWC Guyana 2026.