AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUAE–Guyana Trade Push: A UAE delegation led by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi wrapped an eight-day “UAE Trade Days” tour across Panama, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Guyana, holding state meetings and business forums spanning technology, renewable energy, agriculture, food industries, logistics, mining, finance and security. Corentyne Bridge Row: Guyana rejected Suriname’s claim that President Irfaan Ali was told in May that Suriname would finance the Corentyne River Bridge alone, with Foreign Minister Hugh Todd saying Guyana was never informed through bilateral mechanisms and that the project has always been joint. Energy Market Watch: Oil prices slipped as supply normalised and disruption fears eased, reviving talk of a possible glut and pushing Brent toward the low-$70s. Mining Interest: Canadian Lexston Mining incorporated Lexston Guyana Inc. to assess gold exploration opportunities in Guyana’s mining districts, adding to growing Canadian gold activity. Power & Safety: GPL said electricity will reach Tapakuma and Mainstay/Whyaka in about three months, while also warning contractors after a crane boom was dangerously extended over a 69kV line at Beterverwagting. Regional Integration: Guyana and Barbados began passport-free travel using ICAO-compliant digital national ID cards, with systems ready for smooth e-ID crossings. Orange Economy Spotlight: Origins: Guyana Fashion Festival 2026 opened under the theme “A Diamond Legacy: Fashioning 60 Years,” with ExxonMobil Guyana backing as a strategic partner.
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