AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Trade & Tariffs: The US Trade Representative begins a three-day hearing in Washington on forced-labour import bans for 60 countries, with duties of 10% or 12.5% on goods likely on the table. Guyana Oil Governance: Chartered accountant Christopher Ram renews his attack on petroleum oversight, arguing weak regulation and poor contract administration have let oil firms secure nearly every concession sought. Presidential Farm Clash: Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed demands President Irfaan Ali’s resignation over claims of a multi-billion-dollar Long Creek ranch, while Ali says he declared assets to the Integrity Commission and that records can verify sources of funds; Transparency International Guyana calls for an independent international probe. Energy Project Scrutiny: New concerns allege concrete quality failures at the gas-to-energy project’s foundations, raising fears of delays and costly repairs. Regional Politics: Trinidad and Tobago challenges CARICOM SG Carla Barnett’s reappointment as unlawful and urges CCJ intervention as leaders meet in St Lucia. CARICOM Solidarity: Guyana-led relief shipments of 88 containers are set to leave for earthquake-hit Venezuela, with multiple CARICOM states and civil society contributing. Sports & Youth: Guyana’s athletes win podiums at the CARICOM 10K in St Lucia, while the KFC NSBF crowns new school champions and Guyana names a squad for FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 qualifiers.
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