Guyana Oil Fund Pivot: President Mohamed Irfaan Ali says Guyana is moving beyond just saving in its Natural Resource Fund, exploring safer overseas investments that still deliver solid returns—while continuing major spending at home on projects like Silica City, industrial parks, port development, and road links toward Northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana. Bahamas Credit Boost: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ long-term rating to “Ba3” with a positive outlook, citing stronger fiscal performance and lower borrowing needs—good news for regional travel confidence. Amazon Identity Push: A new territorial brand for the Brazilian Legal Amazon is being built around the Amazon River’s course, aiming to unify nine states under one look to help tourism and business. Cruise Health Watch: Health agencies say the hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch-operated ship is not like Covid-19 and expects a limited outbreak if public health steps hold. Travel Tip (Qatar): Qatar is using “visa-free entry” (formerly “visa on arrival”) for many nationalities, with rules still varying by passport and length of stay.