AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOnline Hate Speech Watch: The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) issued 34 cautionary warnings in June for ethnic and religiously offensive posts, up from 27 in May, with racial slurs and derogatory remarks driving most cases. Agriculture Cash Support: Region Six rice farmers received $862.9M in relief cheques, with payments set at $15,000 per acre for 50 acres or less and $10,000 per acre for larger holdings. Transport & Trade: Guyana’s aviation sector posted major gains from 2020-2025, with international landings up to 5,827 in 2025 and passenger traffic rising to 973,016. Energy & Infrastructure Scrutiny: Regulators (EPA and MARAD) walked back earlier denials on a gas-to-energy pipeline issue, saying there’s “no factual basis” for rupture claims but confirming a “slight anomaly” after video surfaced. Uranium Deal: Gibraltar-based ROPA Investments secured rights to buy up to half of initial uranium output from the Kurupung project. Regional Aid: Guyana and CARICOM shipped 88 containers of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, including food, medical items, tanks and heavy equipment. Governance & Accountability: President Ali faced renewed calls for full disclosure over alleged blackmail and farm-related records, with critics saying the evidence was not fully released for independent review. Business Spotlight: Banks DIH closed its “Crown the Road” promotion, awarding a $5.5M SWM SUV to a Berbice winner.
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