Airport Upgrade Watch: Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport is moving toward a major CJIA overhaul, with bids now being sought for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie and the main runway, part of a $140B public utilities and aviation budget push. Digital Parenting Rules: The Attorney General is consulting judges, lawyers, parents and teachers on a framework to regulate children’s social media use—emphasizing partnership, not state intrusion into homes. Banking + Tech Access: Citizens Bank officially opened a new Bartica branch with upgraded banking technology, expanded online services, a drive-thru ATM and a digital support zone. Local Tech for Industry: Dragonfly Solutions and Canadian drone firm Altomaxx launched a joint venture to boost Guyana’s drone and geospatial work for energy, maritime, infrastructure and offshore inspections. Climate Science for Policy: A new study mapped Amazon “upslope corridors” that could guide where to protect land so species can shift uphill as warming accelerates. Mining Ownership Plan: President Ali outlined a national mining consortium model to let small, medium and large miners plus ordinary citizens pool resources, buy best tech and build a world-class, locally owned mining company. Scholarships to Japan: Guyana opened applications for limited postgraduate scholarships in Japan (2027/2028) via JICA, targeting young professionals in engineering, veterinary science, water/environment and plant genetics.