UN Diplomacy: President Irfaan Ali pressed UNGA for support for Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett as next UN Secretary-General, warning that UN reform depends on who leads it, while reports say the US plans to veto her bid. Border & Sovereignty: Ali urged Venezuela to abide by the ICJ’s forthcoming Essequibo ruling after Delcy Rodríguez called for renewed talks at the UN. Judicial Independence: Commentary and reporting intensified around the “visa review” involving Justice Gino Persaud, with critics warning of a chilling effect on Guyana’s judiciary. Regional Security: INTERPOL’s Americas conference in Georgetown backed faster intelligence-sharing and action against illicit finance, highlighting links between cocaine profits and illegal gold mining. Transport & Rights: MV Barima salvage bids are still being evaluated by technical teams, as families resist any pressure to sign away rights. Infrastructure & Cost of Living: Project FLOW expanded purified water to 19 Region Six schools; fuel prices rose again at multiple Georgetown stations; One Communications restored services after fibre cable damage. Energy & Business: ExxonMobil’s Routledge urged private-sector involvement to build the foundation for gas development. Local Governance/Services: SGCC called for redundancy on the Corentyne ferry link after Canawaima disruption. Fire & Telecom: A Robb Street boutique fire destroyed an upper flat; One Communications said mobile and fibre services were fully restored after cable damage. Sports: Guyana opened Concacaf Nations League play with a 1-0 win over Puerto Rico; CPL saw Shanaka’s record-fast century as Patriots crushed the Kings.