Aviation & Infrastructure: Three bids landed for Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s new air traffic control tower, with one Guyanese-Chinese joint venture at GY$3.9B and two Chinese-led bids at US$21.6M and US$89.1M—aimed at easing aircraft parking constraints as traffic grows. Education & Skills: The Ministry of Education received 13 bids (GY$87M–$113M) to build a Cyril Potter College of Education centre in Region Two, targeting teacher training for remote communities. Conservation & Research: Iwokrama signed a multi-year conservation pact with Beharry Holdings, starting with annual support for monitoring and later expanding into education, awareness, research, and community science. Digital Safety for Kids: A national consultation is underway to shape protections for children online as Guyana’s smartphone and social media use expands, focusing on cyberbullying, harmful content, exploitation, misinformation, and screen-time concerns. Oil & Gas Tech: ExxonMobil filed for environmental approval to develop the Haimara gas discovery offshore Guyana using a super-sized FPSO, potentially also covering Bluefin and Hatchetfish. Mining & Development: Mining Network International highlighted G Mining Ventures’ Oko West Gold project in Region Seven, citing progress on processing plant foundations, power, tailings, and logistics, with first gold targeted for late 2027.