INTERPOL Americas Conference: Georgetown hosted the 27th INTERPOL Americas Regional Conference, ending with calls to hit illicit financial flows and boost cross-border information sharing, including wider use of INTERPOL tools to trace, freeze and recover proceeds of crime. Fuel & cost of living: Diesel prices rose again at multiple Georgetown stations, with one site lifting all grades, adding pressure as households already feel global energy shocks. Telecom disruption: One Communications reported fibre and mobile services were restored after a cable was damaged during construction on Carifesta Avenue, with permanent repair still being planned. Energy & local business: ExxonMobil Guyana’s Alistair Routledge told the GCCI energy luncheon that private local bodies must help build the foundation for future gas development and contractor participation. Gas-to-energy & SDGs: President Ali reiterated that Guyana’s growth should align with UN SDGs, while also pushing partnerships to expand healthcare, energy security and technology. Water for schools: Project FLOW expanded purified water access to 19 Region Six schools and training centres, supporting safer learning for thousands. Transport & ferry risk: SGCC urged redundancy for the Corentyne crossing after MV Canawaima disruption, highlighting business and passenger impacts while maritime checks continue. Fire safety: Guyana Fire Service urged developers and owners to install sprinklers and smoke detectors as multi-storey construction grows. Oil & industry: Rusal is reportedly seeking buyers for Windalco in Jamaica and bauxite operations in Guyana, signaling possible restructuring in the region’s bauxite-alumina supply chain. Tourism push: GuyExpo 2026 was launched, positioning investment and enterprise at the centre of Guyana’s next growth phase.