AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture Investment: A $1.6 billion paddy-drying and storage facility is planned for Onderneeming, with capacity for 10,000 tonnes and daily processing of up to 1,000 tonnes. It is expected to cut post-harvest losses and give Essequibo farmers more flexibility to wait for better prices. Food Production: On World Food Day, President Irfaan Ali said Guyana is building an integrated agri-food economy, linking production with storage, processing and marketing. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said expanding corn and soya production could save about US$40 million in imports. Regional Investment: The US announced a US$340.3 million package for the Caribbean and Central America, including funding for digital connectivity, health and security. At the US-Caribbean Dialogue, Prime Minister Mark Phillips called for more US investment and a broader mix of energy sources to strengthen regional security and growth. Offshore Operations: MARAD identified five vessels for ExxonMobil Guyana’s pipeline inspection and maintenance work, scheduled through December. The notice sets out the work area but does not specify the issue being addressed.
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