Development Finance Debate: Former ambassador Dr. C. Kenrick Hunte warns the proposed Guyana Development Bank Act could turn the bank into a “welfare agency,” pointing to provisions allowing SME loans “with or without collateral” and “with or without charging interest.” Labour Unrest: Wales Gas-to-Energy bus drivers protest “three months, no pay,” saying they face threats of termination; the Labour Minister is under fresh pressure to protect workers. Public Safety Spending: NPTAB awards $329.5M for new fire stations in Regions 5 (Rosignol) and 6 (Cumberland), with detailed facilities planned under the Home Affairs Ministry. Trade & Connectivity: Cargojet Airways launches weekly non-scheduled cargo services for DHL Express on the Miami–Caracas–Georgetown–Medellin–Miami route, as air cargo demand rises. Oil & Governance: Government and ExxonMobil move toward appointing a mutually agreed sole expert to resolve a US$214M cost-recovery dispute; meanwhile, Exxon defends its push to increase Stabroek production. Health & Regional Support: Martinique says it can supply radioactive drugs for certain cancers, while President Ali warns health officials to follow the new centralized medical supply system or face dismissal. Agriculture Cooperation: Guyana and the Dominican Republic plan large-scale mango and avocado production, with Dominican experts to support local farmers. Diplomacy & Business: Citibank opens a Guyana representative office, saying it wants to back development goals in infrastructure and export financing.