Youth & Tourism: Barbados Tourism Youth Congress got underway with Senator Shane Archer urging young Guyanese to lead the tourism transformation—“youth is energy… imagination… possibilities”—and pushing early decision-making through the Junior Minister of Tourism programme. Youth Health & Safety: Region Six officials met to tackle rising student vaping, with police and educators promising tougher enforcement under the Tobacco Control Act and stronger school and parent interventions. Indigenous Rights & Mining: The Amerindian People’s Association called for the Kurupung uranium project to be halted, citing missing consultations and lack of Free, Prior and Informed Consent. Humanitarian Relief: PM Mark Phillips oversaw packing of containers of relief supplies for earthquake-hit Venezuela, including rice, as Guyana ramps up its response. Sports & Community: Anna Regina’s new stadium opens July 3 with a star-studded T20 featuring Brian Lara and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, plus local talent and entertainment. Culture & Inclusion: The Ethnic Relations Commission continues its unity push with training in schools and a “do not use” glossary to guide racially harmonious language. Constitution Watch: The Constitutional Reform Commission is set to invite written public submissions for proposed constitutional amendments, with identification required and consultations running through the year. Education Boost: World Bank-backed sod-turning at St Joseph’s High School will add a $421.2M block to expand learning space for 250 more students. Police Milestone: Guyana Police Force kicks off its 187th anniversary celebrations with a drum head church service and official remarks on service and unity. Regional Integration: Guyana and Barbados begin passport-free travel using digital ID cards on Caribbean Airlines, marking a push for faster CARICOM movement.