ICJ Tension: Venezuela says it has “well-founded doubts” about the ICJ process over the Essequibo dispute after Guyana’s statements, reiterating it won’t recognize any ICJ ruling. Power Negotiations: Guyana remains in talks with Karpowership after the June 1 deadline, with government pushing for a lower renewal rate that could otherwise cost taxpayers an extra US$5.8m annually. Energy Relief: GPL will start the monthly $30,000 electricity subsidy for eligible pensioners in the June 2026 billing cycle, with credits handled for both post-paid and pre-paid customers. Local Democracy Row: APNU accuses the government of undermining elected local authorities by creating and funding parallel Community Development Councils. Development Bank Scrutiny: A proposed Guyana Development Bank law is tabled, but critics flag governance and discretion concerns in how funds may be allocated. EV Rollout: Guyana targets 24 public EV charging stations by year-end, adding 13 via government and 4 via UNDP. Infrastructure Progress: The $161m Soesdyke–Linden Highway project is about 90% complete, with drainage and electrical works advancing. Crime: Police arrested a suspect in the murder of 7-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed during a Zeelugt home invasion; his great-grandmother was also badly injured. Business & Governance: Transparency International’s CPI debate continues in Parliament as Minister Gail Teixeira pushes back on using perception-based rankings to judge anti-corruption performance. Health System Upgrade: Guyana launches a 31-month, EU-funded organ donation and transplantation initiative to build an internationally aligned system.