AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoParliamentary Oversight: APNU is pushing the Public Accounts Committee to finally examine audited accounts of constitutional agencies and statutory bodies, with a second PAC meeting expected Monday after quorum problems. Courts & Rights: A habeas corpus application was filed against Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken over Mark Richmond’s detention beyond the 72-hour constitutional limit, seeking his immediate production before court. Ethnic Relations: The Ethnic Relations Commission publicly denounced “Guyanese Critic” Mikhail Rodrigues for racially stereotypical remarks, while saying they didn’t meet the criminal threshold for racial incitement. Local Government: The National Cultural Centre’s poor conditions have forced postponement of “Til Ah Find Ah Place 3,” with complaints about heat, sound failures, and booking issues. Energy & Skills: GPL trained staff in renewable energy and battery storage technologies with international experts, as Guyana’s power sector digitalises. Housing & Social Services: Government plans $241M for a daycare centre for prison officers’ children, and expands community-based childcare access nationwide. Oil Policy: Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat says new oil agreements improve Guyana’s take via royalties, taxes, and revised cost recovery. Infrastructure: Works are progressing on a $1B road upgrade at LBI, with cross streets expected to start soon.
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