AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Politics: Guyana’s UN secretary-general candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett surged to the top in the Security Council’s second informal straw poll, winning 8 “encourage” votes; Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan and Argentina’s Rafael Grossi each got 7, while the process also drew US criticism over alleged unfair polling by the UN General Assembly. Local Government & Courts: Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed invited APNU leader Aubrey Norton to in-person talks on the Local Government Commission dispute, while President Ali and Mohamed also continue constitutional consultations on key statutory bodies. Public Safety: Police are investigating a gunshot near the Office of the President after a suspected 9mm warhead was found and CCTV footage reviewed. Energy & Infrastructure: GPL says Linden will be fully integrated into the national grid by 2029; meanwhile NPTAB awarded a $423M contract for the Parika stelling access road and drainage works. Agriculture & Development: Govt launched AI-themed Berbice Expo, delivered 5,000 citrus plants to East Bank Berbice farmers, and pushed AI-driven farming as Region Six looks ahead. MV Barima Relief: WIN launched an emergency relief push calling for interim payouts, while the Guyana Lottery Company’s parent firm pledged GY$5M to support survivors and bereaved families.
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