AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFerry Safety Update: MV Canawaima has been cleared to sail after an Aug 13 reinspection, with operators saying further technical follow-up is still needed following earlier safety concerns raised by Suriname’s maritime authority. Judiciary Tension: A fresh row is brewing around the Caribbean Court of Justice after leaked internal emails and public criticism of CCJ leadership, prompting a joint statement from heads of judiciary expressing “grave concern” over confidentiality breaches. Oil & Local Industry: ExxonMobil says it has recovered about US$55B in Stabroek Block costs and partners have spent US$3.6B in Guyana through local companies since 2019, as the company marks major production milestones ahead of the 2027 Guyana Energy Conference. Healthcare Crisis: Contract nurses and other contract healthcare workers report months without pay, blaming lost files and payroll processing delays inside the Ministry of Health. Fire Service Defects: The Guyana Fire Service headquarters controversy continues as structural and plumbing defects are blamed for firefighters reportedly using buckets, with remedial works now underway. Sports (CPL): Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Jamaica Kingsmen by six wickets at Sabina Park to grab their first win of the season. Local Business/Mining: Liberty Metals secured about US$3.5M to fund exploration at its newly acquired Oko North and Oko South gold projects in Region Seven.
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