AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPolice Accountability: Transparency International Guyana (TIGI) and women’s rights groups renewed calls for Deputy Police Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh to be sent on administrative leave pending an independent probe into rape and threatening-behaviour allegations, while Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond denied claims she ordered the complainant to be confronted. Police Reform: Walrond also said promotions should be merit-based with disciplinary infractions recorded, and that digitisation will track unanswered police calls; the forensic lab is being strengthened to process more evidence locally. Governance & Justice: A High Court judge upheld the remand of Daniel Seeram pending sentencing for assaulting his ex-wife. Economy & Development: The Guyana Development Bank went live with an online portal for SME loans up to $3m, plus President Ali’s push for disciplined repayment and credit-building. Housing: Palmyra young professional homes are ~60% complete, with 110 units targeted for completion by year-end. Health & Education: 115 healthcare professionals graduated from the first Medvarsity–GOAL cohort. International: US and allies, including Guyana, condemned Iran’s “terrorist actions” across the Americas. Royal Visit: King Charles III will not apologise for slavery during his Caribbean tour, but is set to visit Guyana ahead of CHOGM. Sports: Golden Jaguars thrashed Dominica 8-1 to complete a perfect Nations League window.
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