Power & Energy Negotiations: Karpowership says it could suspend operations unless Guyana finalizes a new commercial agreement; government says talks are ongoing and outages are not linked to power generation, but public anxiety grows as the extension deadline passed. Oil Sector Oversight: Government is reviewing ExxonMobil’s request to ramp up production on the One Guyana FPSO, with offshore checks planned to ensure safety and equipment integrity. Mining Safety & Enforcement: Opposition MP Sharma Solomon calls out weak safety enforcement in mining camps after 13 workplace fatalities and 64 non-fatal incidents were recorded Jan–Apr 2026, urging stronger oversight by Labour and GGMC. Illegal Mining Crackdown: GGMC shuts down six illegal mining operations in Region 7’s Mazaruni Mining District and arrests 38, seizing equipment and setting up continued monitoring. Local Industry & Jobs: Guyana Port Inc. begins building a US$5M tug and barge for G Mining’s Oko West gold project, boosting shipbuilding and logistics capacity. Business & Services: Qualfon meets GO-Invest to discuss growth and diversification in Guyana’s BPO sector. Policy & Regulation: Government launches consultations on social media’s effects on children ahead of a child-safety regulatory framework. Public Services: Passport offices will open Saturdays in June to clear backlog of overdue collections. International Trade Pressure: U.S. proposes Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor findings, including Guyana among affected economies.