AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMining Policy: Guyana’s gold sector critics say foreign firms pay “ridiculously low” annual rental of just US$5 per acre for large-scale mining licences, while locals pay US$3—a debate over how the country prices access to mineral-rich land. Aviation & Connectivity: Xen Aviation expands with a new Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander to boost domestic and regional service capacity. Roads & Infrastructure: The US$161M Soesdyke–Linden Highway is about 90% complete, with drainage and electrical works progressing. Clean Transport: Guyana is set to double public EV charging to 24 stations by year-end (7 already operating; 13 more planned, plus UNDP additions). Energy Projects: Ongoing power negotiations remain in focus as the powership Karpowership contract dispute continues. Finance & Business: President Ali says the Guyana Development Bank will help citizens pool resources via collateral-free loans up to US$3M and mentorship, as the bank’s bill moves through Parliament. Health & Development: A new EU-funded initiative aims to build a national organ donation and transplant system. Crime & Public Safety: Police report a confession in the murder of a 7-year-old during a home invasion at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo.
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