Housing & Public Order: Government reiterates “zero tolerance” on squatting as it pushes housing access, while the Housing Ministry says it will clear the backlog and link schemes to road upgrades. Children’s Safety: A major fire at Hope Children’s Home in Enmore evacuated all 33 children; three people were injured and relocated to state care, with the PM visiting the scene and hospital. Infrastructure Oversight: AFC leader David Patterson calls for investigation into alleged defective foundation works at the Gas-to-Energy project, warning against proceeding without rectification. Oil & Accountability: IEEFA says Guyana’s failure to complete its first ExxonMobil cost audit for 1999–2017 exposes weak scrutiny capacity, with about US$1.6B at stake. Justice & Crime Probe: Police say the “Paper Shorts” murder probe remains open after the DPP told officers to keep investigating; tint shop owner Troy Singh was released on bail as the case intensifies. Legal & Contracts: Government and VAMED clash over delayed hospital projects as VAMED moves to ICC arbitration; separately, the state says it will defend its position. Maritime & Connectivity: Indar highlights efforts to protect the Guyana ship registry and fight fraudulent registrations; new/upgraded airstrips are planned for Arau and Kaikan. Regional Politics & Courts: CCJ hearing on whether GECOM’s exclusion of Forward Guyana Movement affects election validity could shape future elections. Business & Industry: First Bauxite confirms a Strategic Bauxite acquisition; in the background, asset-seizure plans target criminal wealth. Sports & Public Life: CARICOM and Guyana officials mourn cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers.