Defamation Fallout in Procurement: Sigma Engineers Ltd Inc. says it will pursue legal action after Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed linked the firm to alleged GWI contracts and preferential treatment tied to President Irfaan Ali’s brother; Sigma insists it has operated in Bangladesh since 2003, was registered in Guyana on Oct. 6, 2022, and won its first Guyana contract in 2026 via competitive bidding. Legal Threats Escalate: Mohamed Aqtar Ali’s lawyer also threatens a defamation suit, while Sigma’s counsel offers Mohamed a chance to withdraw statements or face court. Small Business Readiness for Development Bank: The Small Business Bureau warns entrepreneurs that access to new Development Bank financing will require better financial literacy, record-keeping, and sound business plans—not just demand for capital. Power Crunch in Linden: Record electricity demand and El Niño heat are blamed for load shedding and blackouts, with Linden’s grid under strain and protests brewing over who benefits from subsidised supply. Road Safety Push: Police Traffic is in the final phase of training to install speed limiter devices on heavy-duty trucks. MV Barima Support & Accountability: Government expands HEART Initiative support for survivors and families, including a new counselling platform, while opposition figures demand full published legal terms for aid. Regional Policy Focus: CARICOM education ministers back a plan to lift mathematics outcomes and expand skills pathways.