CARICOM & AI Governance: A CARICOM push is urged for a transparent, region-wide AI guardrail framework so member states aren’t left scrambling as AI reshapes public services, healthcare, education, governance and security. Fisheries & Misinformation: Region Two fisherfolk and seafood vendors are asking for urgent financial help and a public awareness push after AI-generated misinformation following the MV Barima disaster hit fish sales, despite assurances that local seafood remains safe. Climate & Agriculture: The Hydromet Service warns El Niño could bring up to 80 hot spell days (vs ~30 average) from August to October, raising risks for crops, water supply, health and bushfires. Power Grid Pressure: GPL says customers are increasing electrical loads without notifying the utility, straining transformers and feeders; it also reports a Linden power boost as BOSAI supplies engines, while contractors’ progress on grid upgrades remains light on specifics. Development Finance: Pas Cargo becomes the first Guyanese private company to secure an IDB Lab loan, and US EXIM commits financing for GtE 2, even as project delivery deadlines face scrutiny. Public Policy: A Public Health Amendment bill would remove the County Medical Officer of Health as a routine construction approval point, aiming to cut long permitting delays. Oil & Strategy Debate: Opposition MP Sharma Solomon argues Guyana lacks a coherent national development strategy despite oil wealth, pointing to electricity and cost-of-living problems. Business & Jobs: Natural Resources Minister Bharrat floats a furniture/joinery shop plan for Mara, Plegt Anker loggers to move into value-added work. Justice Update: A Guyanese man deported from the US, Kanand Ojha, is arraigned for a 2015 murder case, while extradition proceedings continue amid disputes over destroyed police records.