Road & Access: The US$161M Soesdyke–Linden Highway is now about 90% complete, with drainage around 70% done and electrical works underway, promising smoother commutes for drivers into the capital. Tourism Leadership: Barbados Tourism Marketing CEO Andrea Franklin and British Virgin Islands Junior Minister Luce Hodge-Smith picked up top CTO awards at Caribbean Week in New York, spotlighting regional women’s leadership in tourism. Regional Airlift: New interline partnerships involving Winair, Contour Airlines, LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes aim to make island-hopping less painful by enabling smoother connections and single-itinerary travel. Travel & Aviation Costs: IATA’s AGM commentary warns higher jet fuel costs and slower growth could keep fares tied to oil prices, affecting how Caribbean travellers plan trips. Guyana Development Finance: President Ali says the Guyana Development Bank will offer collateral-free cluster loans (up to $3M) plus mentorship to help entrepreneurs scale up. Health & Travel Disruption: A reported COVID-19 outbreak at GuySuCo Training College in Port Mourant has led to quarantine for some students, others sent home, and the college closed temporarily. Sports Tourism: The Anna Regina National Stadium is set for commissioning on July 3, a boost for Essequibo’s event calendar. Travel Docs: Guyana’s passport offices will open on Saturdays in June to clear backlog for citizens with overdue collection slips. Environment: CARICOM marks World Environment Day, stressing climate change’s direct hit on tourism, agriculture and coastal communities.