AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Energy & Industry: ExxonMobil says its fifth Guyana FPSO, Errea Wittu, has set sail for the Uaru project, aiming to add 250,000 bpd and lift national output toward nearly 1.2 million bpd by end-2026. Oil & Finance: Exxon reported Q2 2026 earnings of about US$14.5B, with profits boosted by higher crude prices and strong upstream and refining execution. Local Economy Watch: The IMF praised Guyana’s 2025 performance—over 19% growth, unemployment down to 6.2%, and contained inflation—while stressing the need to keep diversifying beyond oil. Construction & Safety: The Labour Ministry continued its “Putting Safety First in the Construction Sector” campaign with a Region Four seminar, pushing a stronger safety culture before enforcement. Infrastructure Bids: Public Utilities and Aviation received eight bids for municipal airports at Lethem and Rose Hall, plus rehabilitation of hinterland airstrips. Maritime Accountability: The MV Barima case remains a flashpoint, with defence and opposition voices arguing murder charges are premature and calling for deeper maritime safety reforms. Standards for Industry & Consumers: GNBS urged parents to buy properly labelled footwear that meets the national standard, targeting safer, more reliable school supplies. Sports & Youth: District 4 won the ExxonMobil Guyana National Schools Kayaking crown, while KMTC hosts the Emancipation horse race meet today.
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