AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Grid Reliability: GPL says it’s upgrading the Demerara-Berbice interconnected system to handle rising demand tied to the 300MW Gas-to-Energy project, while APNU accuses the utility of shifting blame to consumers amid ongoing blackout complaints. Oil Revenue & Fiscal Use: Guyana’s NRF report shows 2025 oil earnings of US$2.5B, but withdrawals of about US$2.463B left little for savings, raising questions about long-term buffers. Telecom Expansion: One Communications is rolling out a multi-year hinterland and coastal connectivity push, including free handsets, while admitting low-density areas hinge on financial viability. Legal & Governance: In the Mohameds extradition fight, the Special Branch head admitted shredding and burning notes tied to the arrest, and police later issued a clarification on how the documents were disposed of. Finance & Markets: The full court upheld an injunction blocking Banks DIH from enforcing a 15% cap on shareholder voting power. Labour & Safety: A $100M OSH Centre of Excellence was commissioned in Region Six, and consultations are set for OSH regulations tailored to the oil & gas sector. Trade & Export Support: WTC Georgetown will host an international trade research workshop for exporters and entrepreneurs on Oct. 22. Immigration Pressure: Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed says accepting third-country U.S. deportees could strain Guyana’s socio-economic system and wants the agreement details released.
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