AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGas-to-Energy Scrutiny: Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed is demanding a thorough probe into alleged tax and labour law breaches by GTE contractor Lindsayca, after claims foreign workers lacked permits and were paid via a third-party system that may bypass GRA and NIS obligations. Oil-Gas Transparency Push: Trinidadian energy strategist Anthony Paul says Guyana must guard against secrecy in the sector, arguing key GTE licences, agreements, pipeline and gas-supply terms should be publicly available like petroleum deals. Local Politics & Parliament: Speaker Manzoor Nadir rejects claims of bias in committee selections after Forward Guyana Movement leader Amanza Walton-Desir was left off sectoral committees, calling the controversy a “set-up.” Court Delays: A major roadblock hit the 2020 election fraud trial when a key state witness, Anil Giddings, failed to appear in person and instead testified via Zoom. Energy & Services: GPL improved reliability in 2025 but still missed its own targets, while GLDA denied Onverwagt abattoir claims, saying it produced about 111,650kg of carcass beef. Health & Education: A new CT scanner is set for installation at GPHC, and GOAL surpassed 54,000 scholarships as 3,876 graduate. Governance & Economy: GECOM begins a new claims-and-objections exercise from July 1 for the Local Government Elections voters’ list; President Ali also warned foreign brands to invest in local production or lose access to Guyana’s market.
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