Energy Sector: Guyana has selected Trinidad-based Phoenix Park Gas Processors as preferred operator and maintenance provider for its natural gas liquids facility, a key step in developing the country’s gas infrastructure. Borrowing Costs: The OECD upgraded Guyana’s country-risk rating from Category Five to Four. The change could lower insurance premiums on some export-backed financing, but does not mean cheaper rates on all loans. Opposition Case: Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and two co-accused were granted $750,000 bail each on firearm and obstruction charges. Forward Guyana’s Amanza Walton-Desir is among those calling for an independent probe amid conflicting accounts of the incident; Mohamed denies knowing about the gun. Barima Inquiry: Testimony said officials spent about 20 minutes verifying the ferry’s distress signal before dispatching air assets. Search operations also failed to account for tides and currents, raising fresh questions about the response to the deadly sinking. UN Leadership Race: Macky Sall has withdrawn from the secretary-general contest after the latest Security Council poll left all candidates facing opposition from a permanent member. Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett remains in a crowded, deadlocked race.