Defamation Ruling: Guyana’s High Court ordered VP Bharrat Jagdeo to pay engineer Charles Ceres about $17M total in damages and costs, while dismissing libel claims against Kaieteur News and Guyana Times under qualified privilege. Water Infrastructure: Guyana Water Inc. will spend about $251M to drill new wells at Garden of Eden and Houston, expanding potable supply under the 2026 water budget. Regional Security Buildout: 41 contractors bid for Region Three’s new Police Divisional HQ at Leonora, with bids ranging roughly $283M–$591M. EV Standards (CARICOM): CARICOM is pushing harmonised EV charging rules, focusing on safety, installation, inspections, and interoperability—while warning countries can’t just copy-paste standards. Offshore Local Content: Friedlander Guyana completed a major water injection riser depressurization pipe fabrication scope for Liza Unity, with claims of zero weld defects and zero repairs. Agriculture + Fertiliser: Brazil signalled interest in Guyana’s fertiliser plant plans, pitching deeper trade links that pair grains/produce with fertiliser. Public Health Capacity: CARPHA trained regional staff on safe transport of infectious specimens, supported by IATA and a pandemic preparedness fund. US-Guyana Business Tech: A US business delegation led by Sarah-Ann Lynch met Guyana officials on AI, infrastructure, logistics, finance, and advanced technology investment opportunities. Justice Sector Training: UNDP and the EU-backed PACE Justice Project is training Guyana investigators and prosecutors to improve case quality and reduce court backlogs.