AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil & Gas Oversight: Government is reviewing ExxonMobil’s request to ramp up production at its Yellowtail development, targeting an additional 30,000 bpd and lifting Stabroek output toward 945,000 bpd, with safety checks and an FPSO visit planned. Public Finance Scrutiny: Former Finance Minister Winston Jordan says the government’s fresh $54.8B supplementary funding request so soon after the $1.558T budget signals weak planning and poor parliamentary oversight. Health Supply Reform: President Ali warned regional health officials they’ll be sent home if they bypass Guyana’s new centralised medical supply system from July 1, tightening emergency drug purchasing and approvals. Media & Democracy: Anand Persaud, ex-Stabroek News EIC, will lead the new free online daily “Kiskadee Watch” launching June 14, aiming to fill the credibility gap left by Stabroek’s closure. Trade & Business Links: WTC Georgetown hosts a June 17 luncheon on growing business with the United States, featuring U.S. trade expert Arun Venkataraman. Regional Health Cooperation: Martinique says it can supply radioactive drugs for certain cancer treatments, while Guyana’s Lotus Cancer Initiative honours survivors. Security Update: Two more men were remanded over an AK-47 rifles probe, as police continue charges linked to the Berbice firearm investigation.
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