AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking Upgrade: President Ali says Guyana’s new real-time FASTA payments system is set for June 2, 2026, and the country will also plug into India’s UPI—aiming to cut cash reliance and speed up transfers. Cash Grant Access: Agriculture Minister Mustapha reassures rice farmers that the cash grant won’t exclude people without bank accounts; cheques will be delivered directly after registration and verification. Independence Season Push: The 60th Independence celebrations keep rolling—thousands marched in the Joint Services Route March, while the Guyana Festival opened in Providence under “Song, Soul, and Taste,” with Ali urging unity over old colonial habits. Wales GtE Pressure: Opposition MP Mahipaul renews criticism of delays to the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, saying promises on electricity cost cuts keep slipping. Regional Watch: SIPRI reports Brazil leads South America on military spending, with Uruguay’s rise among the steepest. Local Life: A labour probe is underway after allegations of quarry violations in Region 7, even as the company says an employee died of a heart attack.
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