Savannah Fire Response: The Guyana Defence Force deployed Air Corps assets to support the Fire Service in containing a savannah blaze near Moblissa Ranch on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, using aerial reconnaissance and helicopter water drops to reduce active fire pockets while ground crews worked. Food Security Push: Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says Guyana is on track to help CARICOM cut the region’s food import bill by 25% by 2030, citing strong progress toward the 2025 assessment. Extradition Court Update: Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman deferred parts of the examination of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Sharon Roopchand-Edwards in the Azruddin Mohamed extradition case, while the hearing continues on a schedule set by the Court of Appeal. Mahdia Dorm Fire Lawsuit: The State filed its defence in the High Court over the Mahdia Secondary School dorm fire, denying negligence and blaming a deliberate arson act by a student. Local Governance Tensions: The AG says a City Hall tax write-off for the PNC business arm must be investigated, alleging unlawful bias and conflict of interest. Crime Crackdown: Police arrested a scrap metal dealer after a labourer confessed to stealing copper cable from the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge and selling it for $15,000. Regional Development Plans: President Ali outlined further infrastructure and water plans for Coomacka Mines and Region 10, including road completion and extending water supply. Indigenous Women’s Literacy: Project ANAIM was launched to expand adult literacy and numeracy for Indigenous women, targeting 90 participants across Regions 1, 8 and 9. Sports Spotlight: In CPL action, Shimron Hetmyer’s 111* powered Amazon Warriors to a nine-run win over Knight Riders, tightening the playoff race.