AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoParliament and Opposition: Azruddin Mohamed remained on remand and was barred by prison authorities from joining Wednesday’s sitting virtually. His 24-year-old sister, Hadiyyah Mohamed, was sworn in as a WIN MP and called for his release. MV Barima Inquiry: President Irfaan Ali rejected chair Godfrey Smith’s offer to resign after the U.S. revoked his visa, fuelling questions about confidence in the inquiry. Oil and Economy: Finance Minister Ashni Singh tabled the mid-year report, citing 33.3% first-half growth and forecasting 20.8% growth for 2026. The Natural Resource Fund held about US$5.5 billion at September’s end. Legislation and Oversight: Parliament is considering a bill that would remove limits on former presidents’ benefits, drawing criticism over potential taxpayer costs. New proposals would also allow alternatives to jail for some minor offences and regulate ambulance and telehealth services. GECOM’s prolonged lack of meetings and calls for legislative action over its composition keep election oversight in focus.
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