Hope Children’s Home fire: A massive blaze at Hope Children’s Home in Enmore forced the evacuation of all 33 children (15 girls, 18 boys). The Ministry of Human Services says the children were safely moved to state care facilities, with Childcare and Protection (CPA) beginning relocation and Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud visiting the site. Orphanage fire update: Firefighters reported three injuries (two children and an EMT), with victims treated and taken to hospital while crews worked to stop the fire spreading. Ferry upgrade: Guyana and Suriname agreed to introduce an online booking system for the Canawaima ferry service, aiming to reduce waiting times and allow advance reservations and ticket purchases around the clock. Hinterland air access: Plans were announced to build a new airstrip at Arau and upgrade/extend the Kaikan airstrip in Region Seven to improve connectivity and goods movement. Oil oversight warning: IEEFA says Guyana still hasn’t completed its first audit of ExxonMobil’s 1999–2017 expenses, raising concerns about the government’s ability to scrutinise multi-billion-dollar claims. Crime probe: The “Paper Shorts” murder investigation remains open as the DPP directs police to continue further investigations, with arrests and releases reported. Fundraising need: A 5-year-old, Kaiden Williams, needs about US$25,000 for cancer treatment after being diagnosed with Stage III rhabdomyosarcoma; SHEA says India’s National Cancer Institute has accepted his case. Sports: Guyana retained the overall CASA Juniors squash title in the BVI; in basketball, Guyana’s women beat the Bahamas 66-57 in Centrobasket qualifiers; and the National Junior Chess title race tightens as Pitamber and Couchman meet in the final round.