AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLabour Crackdown: The Labour Ministry has launched an investigation into alleged unsafe working conditions at the India-owned EKAA HRIM quarry in Batavia, Region 7, after opposition figures and workers raised claims over delayed pay, passport retention, poor living conditions and a death linked to alleged overwork—while the company says the worker died of a heart attack and insists it will share verified details through proper channels. Digital Payments Push: President Ali says Guyana’s banking overhaul is moving fast—FAST PAY is set for a June 2 launch, with real-time transfers, plus integration into India’s UPI, alongside new international bank licences. Oil & Deals Watch: Eco (Atlantic) is close to finishing its acquisition of JHI after court approval, pending Falklands and other regulatory steps. Sovereignty & Security: Ali told Joint Services not to mistake Guyana’s peace for weakness as the country marks 60 years of independence. Regional & Business: CARICOM’s next heads meeting is slated for July 5–8 in St. Lucia, and GCCI urges foreign investors to include local firms in supply chains.
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