Qatar–Guyana Partnership: President Irfaan Ali says ties with Qatar are deepening into a strategic partnership covering energy, investment, food security, climate and human capital, with talks aimed at expanding technical support and business opportunities. Agriculture & Water: With El Niño expected to linger into 2027, MP Hussain urges Region Six farmers to conserve water using shade houses and drip irrigation, while the CDC boosts Region Three preparedness through risk and gap consultations. Electricity Pressure: GPL will add 5MW to the national grid, but questions remain on whether it can ease ongoing blackouts amid delays to the Wales gas-to-energy project. Mining Investment: Government signs mineral agreements for Mako Mining’s Eagle Mountain gold project, with construction targeted for 2027 and production expected by end-2028; enforcement also continues with arrests of foreign illegal miners in Potaro. Finance for Local Industry: UK Export Finance is pushing a £3B credit facility for non-oil sector imports, and Guyanese businesses are being urged to tap it. Housing Delivery: Govt invites contractors to build 400 sq ft one-bedroom units under the Social Housing Programme. Legal/Justice: Prosecutor says the US extradition case involving Nazar Mohamed and his son is backed by “compelling evidence,” as the hearing faces delay concerns. Regional Trade Talks: WTO fish-subsidy negotiations face renewed hurdles as the US, India and Indonesia oppose the draft text, with Guyana’s WTO ambassador Leslie Ramsanny leading the talks.