Wildlife & Energy Risk: Brazil’s environmental agency approved new oil drilling near the Amazon River mouth, but Petrobras says rescuing huge manatees after a spill is “unfeasible,” with simulations flagging weak rescue supplies and boat-accident risks. Conservation & Research: Iwokrama signed a multi-year conservation pact with Beharry Holdings to fund biodiversity monitoring, plus future education, research and community work. Education Tech & Access: The Ministry of Finance activated a “Get Help” option on the cash grant portal to let elderly, bedridden and disabled people register with a simplified, home-based intake. Digital Policing Debate: Opposition warns Guyana’s planned mass surveillance and AI camera expansion lacks privacy safeguards and independent oversight. Health Tech in the Interior: Region Seven received a new water ambulance, paired with telemedicine sites to speed riverine emergency care. STEM/Training for Farmers: FAO, MoA and NAREI trained 90+ people on protected cultivation and digital sensor systems for climate-smart agriculture. Local Tech/Industry: Vallourec secured extra ExxonMobil Guyana line-pipe orders, including advanced insulation and anti-corrosion work. Science & Learning Spotlight: UG’s Independence exhibition runs May 29–June 5, featuring the university’s growth in medicine, engineering, environmental sciences and research.