Debt & Oil Markets: Nigeria is weighing refinancing costly legacy debt and raising new development funding as investor sentiment improves with higher crude prices tied to Middle East tensions. Power Contract Watch: Guyana’s government says it’s negotiating the “best possible” renewal terms with Karpowership after the previous deal expired, while the company presses for higher standardized rates and warns of disconnections. Cost-of-Living Support: GPL says the annual $30,000 electricity subsidy for pensioners will appear as a credit on June bills (or in prepaid wallets). Local Industry & Logistics: Construction has started on a US$5M tug and barge for Canadian gold firm G Mining Ventures to support the Oko West project in Region Seven. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: Guyana and the U.S. are discussing expanded private-sector engagement and commercial ties, with meetings in Washington covering energy and economic cooperation. Forced-Labour Tariffs: The U.S. proposes Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour findings, with Guyana listed among affected economies. Health & Tech: SS Innovations says it completed the world’s longest-distance robotic telesurgery, linking Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation with India. Governance & Social Policy: Government launches targeted field operations to speed up the $100,000 cash grant for vulnerable groups, including hinterland regions. Energy Supply Outlook: South America’s oil export boom is lifting shipments as buyers seek crude not dependent on the Strait of Hormuz.