Oil & Gas Policy: Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund added about US$1.2B in Q2 2026, lifting total profit and royalty earnings to US$1.235B for the quarter, as government eyes further sector receipts and a US$17M signing bonus for new exploration. Exploration Push: Government says it’s moving beyond the Stabroek Block with new exploration steps, including seismic work and new block activity. Block S7 Deadline: Cybele Energy has been given an end-of-July cut-off to pay a US$17M signing bonus or risk losing the offshore block. Cattle Import Row: GLDA rejects claims of neglect over 1,000 pregnant Brazilian cattle, saying welfare protocols and veterinary supervision were continuous, while opposition figures allege delays and deaths at the Tacama/Ebini crossings and demand answers on planning and clearance. Equal Pay in Oil & Gas: Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat says Guyanese workers should get equal pay for equal work with expats, pushing the issue with major operators and contractors. Mining Deal: G Mining Ventures and G2 Goldfields say they’re nearing closure on a US$2.2B deal to build a tier-one gold hub in Guyana. Logistics & Trade: JaxPort welcomed new ocean carriers and a service that links Jacksonville to ports including Guyana via transshipment, underlining the region’s growing trade connectivity. Local Tech Mobility: RideGY launched nationwide in Guyana, built for vetted drivers, upfront fares, and GPS-tracked trips. Tourism Growth: Guyana is gearing up for SOTIC 2026 after record visitor numbers and continued airlift and experience expansion. Sports Business: Guyana Amazon Warriors unveiled overseas signings for the 2026 CPL season.