AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHumanitarian Response to Venezuela Quakes: Government-organised aid is being moved to Venezuela’s hardest-hit La Guaira using the Galleons Passage, with private supplies also leaving soon; Shell has pledged a US$5M disaster relief fund as Guyana pushes to speed up logistics after reports of slow confirmation of tangible arrivals. Education Accountability: Two trained teachers at David Rose Special Education Needs School were dismissed after an abuse probe tied to a widely circulated video, with the Education Ministry saying it has already submitted its findings to the Teaching Service Commission. Energy Policy: The Government launched a Demand Side Management plan targeting a 20% cut in electricity demand by 2030, aiming for 516 GWh in savings, with smart meters and solar incentives highlighted. Elections & Governance: Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has written President Ali nominating three lawyers to represent the opposition on GECOM, while the party awaits the President’s response. Judicial Updates: The High Court quashed GRA’s $800M-plus belated taxes claim against Hana and Bibi Mohamed over luxury vehicle importation, citing unlawful handling by the tax authority. Regional Politics: Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has been nominated to represent Latin America and the Caribbean on the EITI board for 2026–2029. Public Safety & Policing: AG Anil Nandlall warned police risk criminal and civil liability for detaining people over ticketable traffic offences.
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