Aviation & Trade: President Irfaan Ali says Guyana is ready to finalise talks with a major airline to use CJIA Terminal Two as a global hub, with a Caribbean-wide air/sea monitoring system also planned. Security & Compliance: Three miners, including two non-nationals, were detained for illegal mining along the Siparuni riverbank; equipment was seized and river damage is being assessed. Transport & Housing: US Frame Factory and Golden Shield, backed by EXIM financing, are set to build 10,000 affordable homes in Guyana. Energy & Cost of Living: GuyOil raised fuel prices again—gasoline up to $258/litre and diesel to $318/litre—citing global supply pressures. Skills & Jobs: An $85M AutoCAD lab is being commissioned for New Amsterdam students, expanding technical education. Tourism: Ten businesses received the “Good Travel Seal” as Guyana scales sustainable tourism certification. Governance & Justice: A High Court ruling orders the Access to Information Commissioner to process Ramson’s requests within 60 days. Public Safety: Children evacuated after a fire at Plum Park/Sophia Children’s Home are receiving counselling and continuous care. Crime & Enforcement: Police seized 36 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden in frozen fish; a separate case saw a Glock 19 and 13 rounds found in Georgetown. Oil & Accountability: Exxon says it paid US$1.1B in taxes to GRA in 2025, while also arguing PSA terms mean it doesn’t pay taxes to the state.