AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Disaster: Guyana’s MV Barima tragedy deepened as authorities confirmed 27 bodies recovered and 83 people still missing after the ferry capsized off the coast with 179 aboard; the captain and another crew member are in police custody after testing positive for marijuana, while officials cite an inaccurate passenger manifest and possible misconduct as the probe expands. Accountability Pressure: Calls are growing for Minister Juan Edghill (and other oversight officials) to be removed, as the government sends the vessel’s management team on leave pending investigation into institutional failures. Regional Support: Trinidad and Tobago has mobilised coast guard and air guard assets to bolster search-and-rescue efforts, with international specialists also joining the operation. Indigenous Development: Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo urged Toshaos to shift from infrastructure-only spending to village job creation and income-generating ventures, including regional innovation and technical hubs. Health & Services: GPHC’s new CT scanner is now fully operational, aiming to cut downtime and reduce diagnostic backlogs. Business & Security: Police searched Azruddin Mohamed’s Friendship property in the “Paper Shorts” murder probe, and warned the public about a fraudulent traffic-fines text scam. Sports Sponsorship: GAC was named official automotive partner for the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League, while NAGICO and GSL launched a developmental scholarship for a young cricketer attached to the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
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