AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFlood Relief & Regional Ties: Guyana has loaned Suriname two high-capacity drainage pumps after severe flooding, with the units shipped across the Corentyne to speed up drainage. Fuel Prices & Transport Costs: President Ali urged fuel importers and transport operators to cut profit margins instead of pushing fare hikes, warning commuters not to accept unapproved increases. Parliament Under Fire: Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) petitioned the National Assembly to meet regularly, as it escalates complaints about a prolonged parliamentary shutdown and democratic oversight. Labour Rights Shock: The government ordered probes into alleged abuse of 38 Indian quarry workers in Region Seven, after opposition-linked intervention and renewed pressure over passport confiscation and wage claims. Digital Payments Push: FASTA real-time payments are set for June 2, alongside moves to reduce cash reliance and expand international banking access. Housing Delivery Promise: VP Jagdeo told Region Two residents eligible applicants should receive house lots within 18 months. Education Upgrade: AutoCAD labs were commissioned at Bygeval Secondary as part of a wider technical-skills rollout. Biodiversity Diplomacy: Guyana and the UN signed a Declaration of Intent to deepen cooperation under the Global Biodiversity Alliance.
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