Oil & Gas Policy: President Irfaan Ali says Guyana is reviewing how it will handle the next phase of oil projects as its Stabroek share rises to 39.8%, weighing whether Guyana should invest directly and whether terms should change. Bauxite Expansion: Talks with First Bauxite and US partners focus on a US$150M package to expand mining and processing, including calcination and a brown-fused alumina facility. Security & Crime: At the INTERPOL Americas conference, Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond says about $467B has gone to public safety and security since 2020, while INTERPOL warns criminal syndicates are increasingly laundering cocaine profits through illegal gold mining. Diaspora & Investment: President Ali drew a huge New York crowd, calling for a special diaspora investment vehicle with government-guaranteed returns for fertiliser and gas bottling, plus a single app for services and a national payment system. Food Security: Ashni Singh warns hunger gains are vulnerable to El Niño, higher input costs and trade disruptions. Local Business Push: GuyExpo 2026 is officially launched (Nov 12–15) to help MSMEs find customers, partners and investors. Health Infrastructure: VAMED challenges a court decision allowing government access to hospital sites while arbitration continues.