Guyana Development Bank Launch: The Guyana Development Bank is now operational, with a seven-member board taking charge and the bank set to offer zero-interest, zero-collateral loans up to G$3 million, plus business support for entrepreneurs and SMEs—an especially big deal for tourism operators, small lodges, tour businesses and other value-chain players. Tourism & Industry Linkages: At SOTIC 2026, Guyana’s tourism authority chief Kamrul Baksh urged Caribbean destinations to diversify tourism without diluting authenticity, while tourism minister Edmund Bartlett pushed for stronger farmer-to-tourism logistics to stop agro-producers losing out on earnings. Electric Mobility at Berbice Expo: Berbice Expo 2026 put electric and hybrid vehicles in the spotlight, with local dealers highlighting pricing, servicing support and fuel-saving options. Oil-to-Power Pressure: A new push is growing to ensure oil wealth translates into reliable electricity as GPL faces tight generation reserves and frequent outages. Gold & Mining Updates: G Mining Ventures says 10 drill rigs are active at Oko West with first gold targeted in about 12 months, while Liberty Metals reports encouraging gold mineralisation from its Oko North maiden exploration. Manufacturing to Qatar: UMAMI shipped its first commercial container of Guyanese-made products to Qatar, marking a step from launch to sustained export trade. Sports & Business: Linden’s Kashif and Shanghai tournament launch came with a “Football Means Business” message aimed at turning the event into local economic opportunity.