AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoReal-time payments: President Ali says Guyana’s Fast Pay will launch June 2, letting customers send and receive money instantly 24/7 across participating banks—cutting clearing delays that can take hours or days. Banking upgrade: The same push includes Guyana’s planned integration into India’s UPI, aiming to modernise everyday transactions and reduce cash dependence. Cash grant access: Agriculture Minister Mustapha reassures rice farmers that the 2026 cash grant won’t require bank accounts—cheques will be distributed directly after registration and verification. Food and farming shift: Mustapha also says the government is working to expand organic production, with extension officers and the pesticides board tightening chemical use. Culture and nation-building: As Guyana marks 60 years of independence, the Guyana Festival opens at the National Stadium with “Song, Soul, and Taste,” while the National Music School is being rebuilt to boost local artistes. Oil spill rule clarity: The EPA welcomes a Court of Appeal ruling on financial assurance, stressing permit holders still carry full liability under the law.
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