AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoMining & Environment: Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat says Guyana’s gold declarations hit the half-year target for the first time in about nine years, reaching about 233,000 ounces (close to 240,000) despite unfavourable weather, crediting a tougher crackdown on low-declaration operators. Oil Governance: Bharrat also issued a final warning to Ghanaian Cybele Energy over the US$17M S7 offshore signing bonus, calling end-July the “absolute cut-off date” after default interest reportedly pushed the owed amount above US$20M. Protected Areas Under Pressure: Indigenous leader Joseph Ayaw (Kanashen) alleges a surge in unauthorised foreign flights over a protected area in Region Nine near the Guyana–Brazil border, which he suspects is linked to illegal mining. Demographics & Jobs: Guyana’s population has surpassed one million (1,025,334 by end-2025), while youth unemployment fell sharply to 12.1% by Q4 2024, with young people increasingly employed across trade, construction, public administration, manufacturing and education. Energy Transition: GPL trained staff in renewable energy and battery storage technologies, supported by Huawei Digital Power. Tourism & Nature: New data highlights strong visitor growth, with Guyana welcoming 107,286 stayover visitors in Q1 2026, reinforcing momentum for rainforest-and-wildlife tourism. Housing & Social Services: Government expanded community-based childcare access and commissioned a new Charlestown Health Centre (G$201.8M) to bring primary care closer to residents.
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