AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCARICOM Trade Talks: CARICOM’s COTED opened in Georgetown as ministers warned that energy-market shocks and higher fuel, food and fertiliser costs are squeezing growth and food security across the bloc. Housing & Law Enforcement: The Housing Ministry says it has enlisted INTERPOL and the FBI to track Omar Malik of DreamVu Homes after he allegedly vanished with millions in advance payments, leaving Young Professional Homes incomplete. Mining Safety: Two pork-knockers were trapped after a Region 8 mining pit caved in, with police and GGMC working to recover the men. Water Infrastructure: Guyana Water Inc. will spend about $251M to drill new wells at Garden of Eden and Houston, part of a wider 2026 push for potable supply. Agribusiness Build-Out: The Regional Food Hub at Yarrowkabra is about 50% complete and is still on track for year-end completion, with cold storage and systems to cut post-harvest losses. Local Industry in Oil & Gas: Friedlander Guyana completed a major WIRD fabrication scope for the Liza Unity FPSO, marking a first high-pressure offshore process-pipe fabrication effort executed by Guyanese workers. Budget Equity Debate: A feminist budget analysis says the 2026 national budget’s rapid expansion isn’t translating into targeted action on structural inequality. Court Ruling: The High Court ordered VP Bharrat Jagdeo to pay about $17M in damages and costs in the Charles Ceres defamation case. Tourism Numbers: Guyana recorded 40,149 visitor arrivals in May, up 20.6%, driven by Diamond Jubilee events.
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