AI Policy Talks: The Bahamas joined IDB-led regional talks on safe AI adoption, with Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta and others discussing a shared AI strategy, investment rules, digital infrastructure and workforce training. Asset Recovery Push: Guyana’s AG says courts should expect more applications to freeze accounts, detain property and forfeit assets tied to crime, as INTERPOL urges “follow the money” and prosecutors get trained. STEM Inclusion: GCOPD with ExxonMobil launched Phase 7 of Inclusive Innovators, bringing STEM/robotics training to 320 children with disabilities across multiple regions. TVET Tech Upgrade: Education and Tourism ministries met Niagara College on curricula for Guyana’s Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute at Port Mourant, with plans to blend classroom learning, workplace experience and emerging tech. CAD Labs for Schools: Education commissioned AutoCAD labs at Zeeburg Secondary and earlier phases outfitted six schools with laptops and software to modernise industrial tech training. Agriculture Innovation: Agriculture Month 2026 kicked off under “Innovate, Nourish, Grow,” highlighting drones, sensors, precision irrigation and the Farmers Connect app, plus farmers’ markets and Honey Fest. Regional Digital Health: CARICOM moved to advance a regional digital health strategy with PAHO, IDB and the World Bank. Aviation Safety & AI: Guyana hosted a global aviation safety forum and President Ali called for an AI strategy to improve aviation safety, regulation and equity. Siren Crackdown: Traffic authorities urged the public not to bribe officers and highlighted enforcement against unauthorised emergency sirens. Bird Flu Alert: Guyana is on high alert for H5N1 after Suriname reported outbreaks and culling.