MV Barima Accountability: President Irfaan Ali swore in a five-member international Commission of Inquiry to establish the full truth behind the July 18 ferry disaster, with a mandate to examine what happened, why it happened, and what reforms are needed to prevent repeats. COI Pressure on Mental Health: Psychologists and therapists are urging a long-term mental-health response for survivors, bereaved families, and recovery workers, warning that premature “closure” could worsen trauma. Salvage vs. Evidence: Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed says the government’s idea of leaving the wreck on the seabed is “premature and wicked,” offering to fund recovery to help families and preserve potential evidence. Extradition Watch: The Caribbean Court of Justice cleared the way for U.S. extradition proceedings against Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed to resume in Guyana’s magistrates’ court. UN Politics: The UN Security Council held its first secret straw poll on candidates for the next secretary-general, with Guyana’s ambassador among those pushing for UN reform. Business & Finance: Guyana’s small-business pipeline got a boost as 15 young entrepreneurs received startup financing, with links to the new Development Bank for scaling. Oil & Mining Signals: Canadian firms G Mining Ventures and G2 Goldfields completed a US$2.2B deal to consolidate Guyana gold assets, while regional oil and gold company updates pointed to continued investment momentum.