AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRice Support: Government will start paying rice farmers cash subsidies next week, with about GY$3B allocated; rates are $15,000 per acre for 50 acres or less and $10,000 per acre for larger farms, after GRDB verification. Energy & Power: GPL says it is on track to be ready for the Gas-to-Energy project off Wales, with the first gas turbine expected in December and grid upgrades already underway. Housing Push: President Ali unveiled a comprehensive social housing programme to cut Guyana’s housing backlog to zero within four years, targeting vulnerable and low-income groups. Oil & Gas Development: ExxonMobil has opened a public consultation for a Stabroek 35-well campaign (2028–2033), while the wider region watches Hormuz-linked energy stability. Mining & Community Tensions: Government confirms support for mining by outside tenure holders in Chinese Landing (Region 1), contradicting earlier assurances to villagers. Water Safety: PUC reports unsafe drinking water in Regions 4, 7 and 10, with failures on pH, turbidity and iron levels. Construction & Procurement: Home Affairs received 19 bids to rehabilitate the Secretariat building in Georgetown, estimated at $22.17M. Regional Deals: Guyana and Jamaica signed MOUs covering agriculture, defence/security, finance, housing and technology.
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