AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExxonMobil Oversight: IEEFA says Guyana’s first audit of ExxonMobil’s 1999–2017 cost claims is still incomplete, leaving about US$1.6B in potential reimbursements at risk and highlighting weak government capacity to scrutinise multi-billion-dollar expenses. Housing & Land Pressure: Government reiterates “no excuse” messaging against squatting while also pushing to clear a large housing backlog across regions, including Region 4’s swelling pending applications. Gas-to-Energy Integrity: AFC interim leader David Patterson urges investigation into reported defective foundation works at the Wales GTE project, warning that proceeding without rectification could be disastrous. Hospitals Arbitration: Austria’s VAMED Engineering moves to ICC over unpaid sums for two hospitals, while Guyana rejects the claims and says delays and contractual non-compliance were documented. Maritime Modernisation: Guyana and Suriname agree to introduce an online booking system for ferry travel, aiming to cut waiting times and improve scheduling. Energy Workforce: Turkish powership Karpowership launches a trainee and internship programme to build local skills for power generation. Education Reform: CXC scraps SBAs for several subjects amid AI concerns, replacing them with supervised Paper 032 in non-practical areas. Crime & Justice: Police keep the “Paper Shorts” murder probe open after DPP direction, with further arrests and bail developments continuing. Youth & Business Signals: First Bauxite confirms a Strategic Bauxite ownership acquisition, while GCCI and UNFPA partner to tackle workplace harassment.
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