Oil spill insurance standoff: ExxonMobil Guyana says its US$600M oil-spill insurance remains unchanged even as production ramps up, after court battles left the limited cover in place—raising fresh worries about real protection for Guyanese and the wider Caribbean. Resource governance pressure: Guyana could face temporary suspension from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative if it can’t show “substantial progress” on 21 corrective actions, with critics pointing to weak public outreach and follow-through. Coastal development watch: A Chinese-backed joint venture is seeking EPA clearance for a luxury gated community at Providence, East Bank Demerara—an urban growth push that will test how housing expansion meets environmental safeguards. Produced-water pollution controls: Exxon’s 9th project summary says it will treat produced water on its FPSO and cap oil in discharges (42 mg/L daily; 29 mg/L monthly average), as marine impacts remain a key public concern. Carbon capture push: President Ali urged oil producers to invest more in carbon capture and low-carbon technologies to cut the environmental footprint of oil and gas. Heavy rain disruptions: Region Nine communities are dealing with flooding and overtopped roads/bridges, with access routes like Lethem/Linden Trail and links to Aishalton and Karaudarnau affected. Biodiversity signal from the region: Cameras in Brazil’s Guiana Shield area captured a jaguarundi, highlighting ongoing conservation value of long-term monitoring across the border landscape. Digital travel integration: Guyana and Barbados will enable travel using only digital ID cards from July 1, aiming to reduce border friction and speed up movement for business and tourism.