AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCARICOM Education Ministers in Guyana: Ministers opened a two-day meeting in Georgetown under “Educating for life, purpose and Caribbean progress,” with Guyana’s Sonia Parag stressing education must build critical thinking and adaptability—not just exam success. Bourda Market clean-up: Georgetown’s Mayor and City Council halted street vending along Robb Street while crews and GWI tackled clogged drains and sewage problems around the market, dismantling makeshift stalls to cut public health risks. Bottled water price push: The Private Sector Commission and bottled water manufacturers agreed on a public-private plan to lower bottled water costs, focusing on production costs and distribution margins. Wind damage in Region Seven: Strong winds damaged 15 homes in Arau; the CDC is coordinating emergency shelter and assessments with GDF, police, and regional authorities. Water infrastructure upgrade: GWI received two bids for design review and supervision for a new water treatment plant at Great Diamond (Block 3), tied to climate-resilient financing from IDB and JICA. Oil sector tech: ExxonMobil says AI helped identify four new exploration opportunities in the Stabroek Block as Guyana nears major production targets. Fresh farming opportunity: FAO-backed dragon fruit pilot projects are showing early success, with farmers reporting blossoms and expanding orchards. Justice and accountability after MV Barima: The Amerindian Peoples Association renewed calls for accountability over the MV Barima tragedy, including urgent steps to lift the vessel.
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