EITI Compliance Watch: Guyana faces possible temporary suspension from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative unless it shows “substantial progress” on 21 corrective actions after a May 15 validation review flagged weak outcomes and follow-through. Oil Spill Insurance Standoff: Exxon says Guyana’s US$600M oil-spill insurance remains unchanged even as courts previously ordered an unlimited guarantee, leaving a US$2B affiliate guarantee in place. Money-Laundering Crackdown: AG Anil Nandlall pushed for tougher AML/CFT enforcement, urging judicial training and higher conviction rates, while Guyana signed a CFATF multilateral MOU to enable targeted sanctions intelligence-sharing with regional partners. Regional Security Diplomacy: Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago reserved their positions as CARICOM condemned intensified US measures and warned against military action over Cuba. Healthcare Innovation: President Ali announced a landmark remote robotic cardiac surgery linking Guyana to an India-based specialist. Local Governance & Democracy: AFC leader David Patterson says the party is ready for local elections but warns GECOM is not properly set up, citing unfilled posts and stalled meetings. Sports & Culture: GSLT20 director Jamie Stewart says the 2026 season will spotlight a more Guyanese flavour; boxing’s development tournament draws near 60 entrants; Independence tapeball cricket crowns Annandale and New Campbellville. Public Services: Citizens Connect reports show 875 of 1,200-plus community issues resolved since launch.