Biodiversity Finance: Finance Minister Ashni Singh urged countries to build a system that pays for protecting biodiversity, faster than the rules for forest carbon took shape. President Irfaan Ali wants the Global Biodiversity Alliance to turn its summit into investable projects over the next year. UK Trade and Investment: Guyana is courting British businesses as bilateral trade reaches about £1.7 billion last year. UK Export Finance now has £3.5 billion in capacity to support eligible projects and purchases—financing available, not money already committed. Conservation Funding: Four charities pledged an initial US$12.5 million toward a Guyana forest-protection plan covering more than 2.4 million acres. Agriculture: Every registered beekeeper is set to receive 10 hive boxes, as the government seeks to expand honey production and create opportunities in value-added products. Telecoms: One Communications has completed its nationwide 2G shutdown; customers with 2G-only devices can claim free SIM upgrades and replacement handsets until December 31.