AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMV Barima Legal Fallout: The CCJ has cleared the way for U.S. extradition proceedings against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to resume in Guyana’s Magistrates’ Court, lifting an interim stay after dismissing Mohamed’s substantive appeal. Maritime Tragedy Protests: Opposition Leader Mohamed says he will assemble a legal team for families and warns them not to sign compensation documents without advice, while protests outside the Office of the President and on the East/West Coast Demerara demand justice and call for the removal of maritime ministers Juan Edghill and Deodat Indar. Courtroom Pushback: Defence attorney Dexter Todd argues the 72 murder charges against MV Barima captain Kevin Price and two crew should not have come before the Commission of Inquiry findings, and he is seeking early disclosure of prosecution material. Burial and Grief: MV Barima Chief Engineer Paul Seepersaud was laid to rest in New Amsterdam with political leaders and community members attending. Health Policy: The Ministry of Health signed a US$1.78M Service Delivery Agreement with PAHO/WHO to advance the Guyana One Health Project, including lab strengthening, surveillance, emergency response, and workforce training. UN Leadership Bid: Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, a candidate for UN Secretary-General, pledged “no alternative to the UN” and said she would prioritise reforms and conflict/humanitarian needs if elected. Mining Deal: Canadian firms G Mining Ventures and G2 Goldfields completed a US$2.2B acquisition to consolidate gold projects in Region Seven. Youth Football: The GFF says FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme is ramping up Under-14 training ahead of the CFU U14 Challenge Series in the Dominican Republic.
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