Asset Seizure Push: Attorney General Anil Nandlall says Guyana is stepping up the fight against organised crime by moving from freezing assets to pursuing forfeiture of proceeds of crime, citing court-ordered account freezes and detention of gold and precious metals. Regional Tax Cooperation: CARICOM tax administrators will meet in Guyana later this month as the Guyana Revenue Authority hosts COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems. Housing Backlog Relief: Region Four accounts for about three-quarters of pending housing applications, as President Ali targets 3,000–5,000 social homes and calls for faster delivery beyond just allocating lots. Local Markets Upgrade: Work is underway on the $388.1M Buxton Market (two-storey, 136 stalls, 8 months) and the Kitty Market rehabilitation, with officials pressing contractors and GPL on electricity delays. Oil & Gas Deadlines: Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat demands early action from Refidomsa under the three-year Berbice Block deal, giving a 4–6 month window to show progress. Judicial Independence: PM Mark Phillips reiterates the executive has no say in judicial appointments or court functioning, while new magistrates and commissioners of title are sworn in. Energy & Infrastructure: GPL says river-crossing “bore” excavation for grid modernisation should start within two weeks, and the government highlights modern maritime systems as key to growth. Oil Market Watch: The IMF warns global oil buffers are running low after the West Asia shock, even as prices held around $90–$100.