Oil & Markets: Gold stayed steady in May, holding near US$4,500/oz despite global tensions, while commentary flags how Guyana’s oil boom is raising pressure to spread benefits beyond crude. Energy & Power Reliability: GPL says it will pursue cost recovery after damaged transmission lines and a separate pole incident disrupted electricity in Demerara. Aviation & Safety: Guyana’s aviation authority is investigating a CESSNA crash in the interior; separate reports also raise renewed questions about Domestic Airways’ regulatory status and safety record. Business & Finance: Citi received approval to open a representative office in Georgetown, aiming to serve international investors and expand access for local firms. Investment & Trade: GO-Invest and BritCham held a strategic roundtable in London to connect UK businesses with Guyana opportunities; the French ambassador pointed to trade potential but blamed limited connectivity and port constraints. Creative Economy: Stakeholders welcomed proposed consultations to strengthen Guyana’s copyright and intellectual property framework to support the Orange Economy. Education & Credentials: GTEC warned the public about 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions and urged verification before accepting qualifications. Environment & Conservation: Iwokrama signed a multi-year conservation pact with Beharry Holdings to support biodiversity monitoring and related programmes. Sports & Tourism: Tourism Guyana Titans begin a cricket tour of Tobago, using sport to market Guyana; corporate support continues for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.