Electricity Crunch in Linden: Linden is facing rolling blackouts and mounting anger as demand surged past available supply, with Linden Electricity Company citing El Niño heat and a generation shortfall while talks continue to secure extra capacity. Power Demand Spike: National peak demand hit a record 242.64 MW, with officials warning demand could reach about 266 MW soon, pushing GPL and the government to chase new generation and reserve. Water, Infrastructure, and Compliance: Guyana Water Inc. is set to drill a potable well for Phillipai Secondary School, while CH&PA warns contractors against open burning of vegetation and construction waste. Water and Fire Service Accountability: The Guyana Fire Service headquarters sanitation and plumbing problems are being blamed on alleged defects from a 2021 contractor, reigniting scrutiny of handover and defects liability. CANU Targets Drug Transshipment: Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit says traffickers are trying to use Guyana as a transshipment gateway and is stepping up operations after major seizures. Sigma Engineering Defamation Fight: Sigma Engineers rejects Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s claims about contracts and ties to the President’s brother, saying it will pursue legal action. Gender and Environment Focus: A regional conference in Georgetown highlights how environmental risks hit women and children first, linking climate pressures and institutional gaps to everyday harm.