Fintech & Digital Banking: Belize Bank signed a six-year deal with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking platform for retail and business customers, aiming to replace fragmented workflows with faster onboarding and unified cash-flow visibility. Education Infrastructure: Hosororo Secondary School in Region One is nearing completion, with modern science labs, TVET and IT facilities, dorms for about 350 students, and a phased intake already started in January 2026. Food Systems & Imports: The Guyana Poultry Producers Association asked for a temporary chicken import license to cover a likely four-week supply gap as local production lags demand, with the Agriculture Ministry reviewing options. Health Security (One Health): Guyana signed a US$1.785M Pandemic Fund agreement with PAHO/WHO and partners to strengthen capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats, including zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Assistive Technology Policy: Guyana advanced its assistive technology action plan with PAHO support, building a national priority products list and system capacity plan. Road Safety Tech: Police say speed cameras under the Safe Road Intelligence System are linked to fewer serious and fatal crashes in camera areas. Oil & Gas Oversight: Dr. Vincent Adams renewed criticism of government oil-and-gas governance, arguing oversight capacity was weakened after key petroleum monitoring units were dismantled. Maritime & Legal Tech: The High Court ordered the Ministry of Health and VAMED to preserve hospital equipment and site assets pending arbitration in the specialty hospitals dispute. Community Development: Model Village Initiative consultations continued in Non Pareil/Melanie and other East Coast communities, with plans for drainage, CCTV, security upgrades, and small-business opportunities.