AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN Leadership Race: Guyana’s UN envoy Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett surged to the top in the Security Council’s second straw poll for the next secretary-general, edging ahead with eight “encourage” votes, while the vote gaps stayed tight and results remain unofficial. Oil & Energy: Guyana welcomed its fifth FPSO, the Errea Wittu, for the Uaru project, with first oil expected in September and production pushing the country toward the one-million-barrel-per-day mark. Power & Utilities: GPL stepped up electricity theft enforcement in Coverden and renewed O&M contracts for key generation plants, aiming to protect grid reliability. Food Prices Policy: Government is considering making farmers’ markets permanent to narrow the gap between what farmers earn and what consumers pay. Crime & Security: Police are investigating a robbery under arms at a Springlands financial institution involving more than GY$9M, and a separate murder probe at Mowasie Landing. Business & Legal: GuySuCo CEO Paul Cheong filed a GY$10M defamation lawsuit against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed over Facebook allegations. Regional Trade/Tech: APEC customs talks in China highlighted trade facilitation driven by smart customs and AI, alongside new food and customs cooperation deals.
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