Domestic Violence Case: WIN MP Deon La Cruz was arrested after police allege he assaulted his wife and a 4-year-old child in Moruca, including claims he threatened the woman with a chopper; he remains in custody as investigations continue. CARICOM Trade Talks: CARICOM trade ministers opened the 62nd COTED meeting in Georgetown, with Secretary-General Carla Barnett warning that energy and supply-chain shocks are pushing up prices and threatening food security across the region. Sex Offences Registry Fight: Opposition and civil society are challenging Human Services Minister Vindhya Persaud’s claims about consultations for the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, with records from Linden and Georgetown reportedly contradicting the push for a closed registry. Justice System Upgrade: A PACE Justice workshop is underway to improve coordination between police investigators and prosecutors, aiming to cut delays and backlogs. Oil Cleanup Fund Control: A report says Exxon and co-venturers have deducted close to US$1B for decommissioning/clean-up, while government says plans since Jan 2025 are for joint control—still disputed. Criminal Justice Updates: SOCU secured convictions and sentencing for Ponzi scheme operators Yuri Garcia Dominguez and Ateeka Ishmael, and Terrence Williams was committed to stand trial for money laundering tied to the Ministry of Health drug bond. Energy Deadline Slips Again: The Wales Gas-to-Energy project’s timeline is shifting again, with one turbine targeted for completion by end-2026 while broader commissioning dates move. Sports & Community: West Coast Warriors beat Whim Boyz in CCL action, and S&K Imports GY signed on as a corporate partner for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.