Oil Contract Pressure: A T&T energy strategist says Guyana’s ExxonMobil deal can be renegotiated, but only with real political will—pointing to how other countries with similar “sanctity of contract” setups have still changed terms when conditions shifted. Border & Sovereignty: Venezuela’s acting president doubled down after the ICJ phase, rejecting any “51st state” idea and insisting the Essequibo dispute is about defending independence and sovereignty. Regional Diplomacy: Presidents Irfaan Ali and Suriname’s Jennifer Geerlings-Simons advanced talks on the Corentyne River Bridge, trade, fisheries, energy and flooding, with a three-month push to finalise items. Water for Schools: Region 3 got 15 commissioned school water purification systems under Project FLOW, targeting safe drinking water for thousands of students. Governance Fight: Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul dismissed APNU “defectors” as non-core, while other voices are challenging whether reshuffles and warnings will be matched by real investigations and prosecutions. US Eyes Bauxite: The US says it’s turning toward Guyana’s bauxite and resources for business opportunities as Latin America becomes a bigger focus. CPL Draft Shock: Gudakesh Motie moved from Guyana Amazon Warriors to Barbados Tridents, while Trinbago Knight Riders retained a star West Indian core. Health/Compliance: GRA reminded importers that alcohol and tobacco must carry excise stamps; EPA welcomed an Appeal Court decision affecting ExxonMobil’s environmental financial assurance.