Workplace Safety: Guyana’s Labour Ministry launched an investigation after a Cuban construction worker died and two others were critically injured when a scaffold at Plantation Houston rolled into live GPL power lines, underscoring the need for stricter site safety around electrical infrastructure. Legal Accountability: The state has denied negligence in the May 2023 Mahdia Secondary School dorm fire that killed 20 children, filing a defence saying safety duties were met and pointing to a claim the fire was deliberately started by a student. Mercury & Public Health: Opposition MP Sherod Duncan is pushing for an independent environmental and public health assessment of the Barama River after concerns about mercury contamination affecting fish and Indigenous livelihoods. Access to Care: Amerindian Affairs says a $500M Amerindian Hostel will begin soon to improve temporary accommodation for hinterland residents seeking medical care in Georgetown, with thousands already assisted by the current facility. Elderly Support: Government received 32 bids for a $1.5B elderly assisted living facility in Enmore, with contractor prices ranging from $1.2B to $3.1B. Health Systems: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital marked its 81st anniversary, highlighting decades of community-centred care. Mental Health & Community: As Guyana mourns MV Barima victims, Minister Sarah Browne-Shadeek urged unity and support while a commission of inquiry is expected to provide answers. Global Health Watch: A new study warns snakebite burden may be far higher than previously estimated, especially in resource-poor rural communities.