Border Security: A Guyana Defence Force rank was injured in an exchange of gunfire along the Cuyuni River, Region Seven, during a border security operation; the patrol ensured safe passage for civilians and said the injured soldier is stable. Diamond Jubilee Travel: CJIA processed over 48,500 arrivals as Guyana welcomed more than 56,000 passengers for the 60th Independence “Homecoming” celebrations, with officials citing continued airline confidence despite global aviation headwinds. Regional Politics: Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago “reserved their positions” on a CARICOM foreign affairs statement condemning U.S. pressure and sanctions on Cuba, widening rifts inside the bloc. Opposition Coalition Talks: AFC says it’s ready to return for Local Government Elections but warns GECOM must get its house in order; coalition discussions also continue among opposition parties. Local Governance Cost Concerns: MP Sharma Solomon criticized the Gas-to-Energy project over delays and loss of oversight, arguing households are paying through higher electricity costs and instability. Sports Development & Safeguarding: ExxonMobil Guyana launched the 4th Future Warriors Tapeball Tournament, while UNICEF, GFF and RCC wrapped a child safeguarding workshop for football coaches and officials. International Legal Fallout: In the U.S., Guyana-born former Des Moines schools superintendent Ian Roberts was sentenced to two years in prison for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegal firearm possession, with deportation expected after his term.