AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN & Diplomacy: Guyana’s UN Security Council spotlight continues as Trinidad and Tobago wins a non-permanent seat for 2027-2028, while Guyana picks up a symbolic vote in the GRULAC contest despite not running. Energy & Governance: Government finally breaks silence on Karpowership renewal talks as APNU demands answers over the power-ship deal; meanwhile, Parliament also sees a fresh push for more spending, including a major supplementary request tied to the stalled gas-to-energy project. Anti-Corruption Debate: Minister Gail Teixeira rejects the use of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index as a measure of Guyana’s anti-corruption work, arguing it’s perception-based rather than proof. Cost of Living: GPL begins rolling out the $30,000 electricity subsidy for pensioners starting this June, with clear rules for post-paid and pre-paid customers. Local Politics & Oversight: After an 8-month hiatus, 13 parliamentary committees are constituted, but opposition questions whether they’ll function effectively. Justice & Public Accountability: A vigil for Jukeem Scipio turns into a demand for police accountability after he was shot during a controversial operation. Sports & Youth: Rain postpones a New Amsterdam inter-secondary girls’ cricket tournament to September; athletics championships are set for June 26-28, and Slingerz FC draws SWA Sharks in the CFU Club Shield opener.
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