MV Barima Salvage Procurement: The Government has begun the next step in recovering the sunken M.V. Barima, publishing a Request for Expressions of Interest for marine salvage firms, with strict technical, environmental and forensic evidence-preservation requirements as families still await answers for missing brothers Neil and Kenrick Cort. Public Accountability Pressure: UG students and civil society staged a picket outside the Office of the President demanding resignations and accountability over alleged regulatory failures tied to the disaster, while legal proceedings in the murder case involving the captain and crew have been adjourned to September 7. Heat & Water Risk: Hydromet warns Guyana could see up to 80 hot-spell days this year (Aug–Oct), far above the usual ~30, with Regions 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 hit hardest—raising concerns for water, agriculture, health and electricity demand. CPL Health Push: Republic Bank CPL will offer free health screenings at all eight host venues across the Caribbean, including blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing. Pouderoyen Market Plan: President Ali unveiled plans for a modern two-storey Pouderoyen market with 140+ spaces, a food court and farmers’ market, aiming to boost year-round commerce and local business opportunities. Police Scam Alert: Guyana Police warn the public not to click links in fake WhatsApp/email traffic fine messages, stressing payments should only be made via official portals.