AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership at the OAS in Panama, with a new action plan focused on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security. Bilateral Ties: Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness visited Guyana, praising CARICOM and signing multiple MoUs with President Ali covering energy, finance, defence/security, and agriculture, while also pointing to Guyana’s faster approvals as a housing delivery lesson. Housing & Finance: Ali announced a major policy shift for first-time homeowners—100% mortgage interest tax deduction on loans up to $30M—alongside plans to build 300+ homes in Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa recovery. Local Government Pay: Stipends for NDC and RDC officials are set to rise within days after Finance cleared the new payment architecture. Humanitarian Response: Guyana is mobilising an 8,000-tonne vessel to ship earthquake relief to Venezuela, with CARICOM support and a June 27–July 1 donation drive. Energy & Power: Negotiations for continued Karpowership supply are in final stages, while the Wales Gas-to-Energy project targets electricity by December 2026. Public Order & Safety: A fracas between traffic police and firefighters at the National Stadium raised questions about joint services protocol. Business/Legal Watch: A three-part investigation alleges a legal “market control” paradox in Guyana’s explosives supply chain, as attorney Devindra Kissoon threatens “arrest and imprisonment” of competitors.
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