Aviation Safety & Growth: President Irfaan Ali urged no complacency as Guyana’s air sector expands, warning that one lapse can undo years of safety work while the country’s traffic and seats keep climbing. UN Diplomacy: Antigua and Barbuda broke CARICOM ranks by backing former Ecuador foreign minister María Fernanda Espinosa for UN chief, even as Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett faces a fast-moving race and Rebeca Grynspan remains near the top in Security Council straw polls. Oil Milestone & Local Content: ExxonMobil projects Guyana could cross one million barrels per day by year-end, with local content earnings reported at about US$3.6B. Illegal Mining Meets Drug Money: APNU MP Sharma Solomon called for financial probes into illegal mining after INTERPOL warned cocaine profits are being moved through gold operations. Courts & Election Case: A handwriting expert told court signatures tied to Volda Lawrence match those on a disputed Region Four Form 24 declaration, keeping the 2020 election fraud trial in focus. Public Safety: Police continued unrest-related traffic advisories for Vigilance and also seized unauthorized sirens worth over $2M. Education & Skills: Ministries met Niagara College on curricula for the hospitality training institute, while CAD labs and STEM clubs expand training opportunities. Agriculture Month 2026: The sector was launched under “Innovate, Nourish, Grow,” highlighting women and youth, farmers’ markets, and tech-driven production. Regional Aviation Deals: Guyana signed air services arrangements with Greece and a sustainability MoU with the Dominican Republic.