AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN Secretary-General Push: President Irfaan Ali made a direct, personal appeal at the UNGA for Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett to lead the UN, arguing the next SG must restore trust and that the Security Council still needs reform for Africa and Latin America/Caribbean. Essequibo/ICJ: Ali also urged Venezuela to abide by the forthcoming ICJ ruling on the border dispute, after Venezuela’s UN remarks called for renewed Geneva Agreement talks. UN Security Council Reform: Ali renewed calls for permanent representation for Africa and the Caribbean in a council he says still reflects 1945. Hemispheric Security: Guyana hosted INTERPOL Americas, with leaders calling for faster intelligence-sharing and coordinated action against narco-terrorism, cybercrime and money laundering. Local Law & Order: AG Anil Nandlall warned that selling or possessing Tasers could carry up to 15 years under the Firearms Act. Energy/Local Content: GCCI urged clearer government guidance so oil and gas benefits reach local contractors. Sports & Culture: Guyana beat Puerto Rico 1-0 in Nations League; Ceili Peterson won taekwondo bronze at the South American Games; and Roots & Flavours Culinary Arts Centre opened to turn heritage into livelihoods.
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