Oil & Cost Recovery: ExxonMobil’s consortium running Guyana’s Stabroek Block says it is on track to recover its full US$55B investment by mid-2026 as production pushes past 900,000 bpd toward 1 million. Energy Infrastructure: Cabinet has given a no-objection for formal talks with PPGPL and Guyanese partner GuyGas to operate and maintain the Gas-to-Energy Phase 1 NGL plant. National Security: Former Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Slowe warns that recent AK-47/assault rifle seizures and bombings point to a national security emergency needing urgent action. UN Diplomacy: Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s UN Secretary-General nominee, will take part in a live interactive dialogue with UN member states on Thursday. Local Politics: Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed moves to advise changes to GECOM commissioners, citing urgency for local government elections. Justice System: Berbice Criminal Assizes opens with 53 indictable matters, including 46 murder cases and multiple rape-related matters. Labour Unrest: Albion sugar workers down tools again over unpaid retroactive earnings and wage demands. Sports Development: GBF buys a certified hardwood court to boost basketball training ahead of FIBA AmeriCup 2029 pre-qualifiers. Culture & Community: National Cultural Centre restoration advances as design and procurement phases move forward, with works targeted before end-2026.