AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Rights Agenda: CARICOM will convene a meeting to tackle discrimination and marginalisation faced by Rastafarians, setting up a committee of member states to push regional and international protections. Oil & Accountability: ExxonMobil Guyana says 2025 production costs hit about $82.2B, while the government set aside $60B for adult cash grants—fueling fresh debate over whether oil wealth is translating into fair outcomes. Cross-Border Infrastructure: Suriname has scrapped the joint Corentyne River bridge plan and says it will fund and manage the bridge alone, leaving Guyana’s leadership saying “that’s news to me.” Public Service Modernisation: President Ali says the Lands and Surveys Commission will be fully digitised over four years to speed up land administration and improve transparency. Unity, Elections & Online Hate: The Ethnic Relations Commission reports digital platforms now drive most ethnic-related complaints, with social media flagged as a major unity risk. Healthcare Upgrade: Guyana’s first public MRI machine is being installed at GPHC, aiming to cut diagnostic delays and costs. Cash Grants & Jobs: “Because We Care” school cash grants begin distribution, while part-time National Pathway Workers get a monthly stipend increase to $50,000. Local Governance & Sports: Plans continue for Stabroek Market revitalisation, and the government is pushing for dedicated tapeball grounds in every region.
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