AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoMinibus Fare Clash: Minibus operators across Georgetown and West Demerara shut down routes Thursday, leaving commuters stranded, after government refused to approve fare increases—drivers say costs have surged since fares were last stable in 2018 and warn more buses could be forced off the road. Presidential Media Pressure: President Ali is set to hold a briefing today after 182 days, but the format and media access rules are already drawing criticism amid wider concerns about parliamentary oversight and independent coverage. Parliament Timing Fight: Minister Gail Teixeira hit back at diplomats over comments on the long parliamentary pause, insisting the National Assembly will convene June 5. Labour Tensions at EKAA HRIM: The quarry company denied abuse claims by Indian workers, while the Labour Ministry continues a multi-agency probe. Power Disruption in Region Two: A second excavator incident this week damaged GPL infrastructure in Hampton Court, causing an outage before power was restored. Agriculture Push: Government moved ahead on an industrial hemp plan, flagging Regions Six and Ten for cultivation once processing is secured.
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