AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJudicial Independence: PM Mark Phillips swore in six new magistrates and five commissioners of title, reiterating “we do not control the judiciary” and stressing constitutional separation of powers. Anti-Dirty Money Push: Attorney General Mohabir Nandlall opened ARIN-CARIB talks calling for stronger asset recovery laws and better inter-agency cooperation to strip criminals of proceeds. Regional Security Cooperation: The ARIN-CARIB meeting also heard calls for joint investigation frameworks across the Caribbean to tackle transnational organised crime. Drugs & Threats: CANU head James Singh said about 90% of cocaine seized in Guyana originated from Venezuela, while investigators continue probing threats against him linked to a Spanish-speaking group. Energy & Infrastructure: GPL says river-crossing “bore” excavation for grid modernisation should start within two weeks, and Refidomsa was given up to six months to begin work in the Berbice oil block. Housing & Markets: Govt will link the Cummings Lodge Housing Scheme to the Aubrey Barker Highway, and Priya Manickchand turned the sod for the $388M Buxton Market. UN Diplomacy: CARICOM backed Guyana’s UN SG hopeful Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, while the US said a woman could be the next UN Secretary-General. Cattle Import Row: Opposition and GLDA continue trading claims over the Brazil heifers shipment, with competing footage fueling the political fight.
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