AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN Watch: The UN Security Council’s first informal straw poll for the next Secretary-General has Rebeca Grynspan (UNCTAD) leading, with Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett close behind—though the process stays secret, keeping veto politics in play. Oil & Gas: ExxonMobil says its fifth Guyana FPSO, Errea Wittu, has set sail for the Uaru project, targeting a 4Q26 startup and adding 250,000 bpd capacity; separately, Exxon says it has already recouped its Guyana investments faster than expected and expects more oil money for Guyana. Development Finance: President Irfaan Ali signed the Guyana Development Bank Act into law, clearing the way for interest-free, collateral-free loans up to $3M for SMEs plus advisory support—welcomed by young entrepreneurs. Poverty Data Scrutiny: Bloomberg reports the government has delayed publishing key poverty-related statistics despite the oil boom, raising transparency concerns. Maritime Reform Pressure: After the MV Barima disaster, Clement Rohee calls for a sweeping overhaul of river and ocean transport regulation and services. Aviation Tenders: Eight bids were received for municipal airports at Lethem and Rose Hall, plus hinterland coastal airstrip rehabilitation.
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