AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Government Pay Boost: Minister Priya Manickchand says over 1,000 NDC and RDC councillors will see higher monthly stipends within days, with NDC chairpersons rising to $50,000 (from $10,000) and vice-chairpersons to $40,000 (from $5,000). Court Orders Subvention Payment: The High Court ruled Government acted improperly in cutting IDPADA-G funding and ordered payment of the outstanding 2022 subvention balance. Electoral Independence Debate: Opposition-nominated GECOM Commissioner Vincent Alexander argues commissioners can’t be recalled by parties without undermining the constitutional design for a permanent electoral body. Wales Gas-to-Energy Labour Fallout: Transportation providers tied to the Wales Gas-to-Energy project had services terminated after protests over unpaid wages. Public Works Enforcement: Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill warns contractors he will start impounding trucks operating above the authorised weight limit. Sanitation Upgrade: GWI bought two new sewer combination tanker trucks to speed up response to blockages, overflows and leaks. Venezuela Earthquake Solidarity: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali offered assistance to Venezuela after back-to-back quakes; CARICOM and regional partners also signalled support as the death toll climbs. Storm Damage Response: Essequibo Coast communities, including schools in Anna Regina and Region Two, are dealing with roof damage, power disruptions and emergency tarpaulin repairs after heavy rain and strong winds.
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