Oil & Markets: Gold stayed near US$4,500/oz in May as Iran-U.S. tensions kept traders cautious, while Guyana’s oil boom continues to draw attention to how the country manages windfall growth. Power & Infrastructure: GPL says it will pursue legal action after damaged transmission and distribution lines left parts of Demerara without power, following incidents involving an excavator and a reversing truck. Local Economy & Business Climate: Finance Minister Ashni Singh’s push for Guyanese firms to expand beyond local shores drew an editorial challenge over whether domestic opportunities are keeping pace with the growth narrative. Education & Skills: GOAL reports strong demand for its 2026 intake, with 14,000+ scholarships already awarded and more applications coming in. Health: OMAT head Dr Stephen Carryl urges lifestyle changes and regular check-ups as non-communicable diseases, especially diabetes, continue to rise among young Guyanese. Environment: PM Mark Phillips told crowds at the EPA’s Green Walk that environmental stewardship is shared across generations ahead of World Environment Day. Sports & Youth: Avinash Contracting recommitted support for the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast (Aug 8 start in Berbice), while West Indies Academy players including Guyanese Kevlon Anderson and Mavendra Dindyal departed for a Sri Lanka development tour. Governance & Law: Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed criticized the Region Seven Cabinet outreach as “photo ops” and demanded real follow-through. International & Connectivity: LIAT and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement to improve seamless travel across the region, including Guyana.