Sovereign Wealth Shift: Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the Natural Resource Fund is moving beyond “just saving,” exploring safer overseas investments that offer solid returns and predictable, rule-of-law-friendly partners—while noting the NRF received about US$3.6B by Sept 2025 and withdrawals of US$2.46B in 2025 to fund spending. Infrastructure Push: Ali tied the oil boom to new projects at home, including Silica City, industrial parks, port development, and road links toward Northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana, plus plans to expand Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Travel Watch: WHO says the rare Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch-operated cruise is expected to stay limited if public health measures hold—emphasizing it’s far less contagious than Covid and spreads mainly via rodents, not casual contact. Regional Branding: A new territorial brand for the Brazilian Legal Amazon uses typography mapped to the Amazon River’s course to unify nine states under one identity. Visa Update: Qatar’s “visa-free entry” (formerly “visa on arrival”) still depends on nationality and stay rules, with many countries eligible for up to 90 days. Moody’s Boost: The Bahamas’ rating upgraded to Ba3 with a positive outlook, citing stronger fiscal performance and lower borrowing needs.