CCJ Crisis: Retired Appeal Court judge Timothy Hamel-Smith backs a judicial enquiry into the Caribbean Court of Justice, warning public confidence may not recover unless a panel is set up, while CCJ President Winston Anderson rejects “panel fixing” and influence claims after leaked internal correspondence. Oil & Power: Exxon CEO Darren Woods says four more Stabroek Block discoveries could exceed expectations; GPL projects rapid expansion could add 307MW daily by 2030, as El Niño drives record demand and blackouts continue until lines and substations are fixed. Government Services: A new Government Service Centre opens in Lethem for passports, certificates, marriage licences, e-ID and police clearances. Land Regularisation: Government sets a coordination roadmap for issuing transports/certificates of title, with investigations expected to end by end of August. Security & Drugs: CANU destroys 1,243kg of narcotics and warns traffickers are increasingly using Guyana as a gateway. Maritime & Roads: Government moves to evaluate bids for MV Barima salvage; Minister Ramraj orders an assessment of the stalled Hague Back Road project after delays. Health & Education: Dialysis starts at Lima Regional Hospital; Phillipai Secondary School gets a $37M water well; GBA launches a Level One referee/judges certification workshop. Diplomacy & Culture: Panama appoints a new ambassador to Guyana as it prepares a physical embassy; India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations continue locally. Sports: CPL/WCPL adjust start times for two Amazon Warriors fixtures on Sept. 6.