AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSmart Power Upgrade: GPL is investing about US$20M to modernize the Guyana National Control Centre with advanced monitoring and automation, aiming to cut response times and improve grid reliability. Public Health & Labs: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana is intensifying efforts to eliminate infectious diseases while boosting lab capacity, clinical quality, and training for advanced HIV care. Digital Governance in Elections: GECOM PRO Yolanda Ward outlined how election documents get cleared and published online, including the workflow for uploading Form 24 declarations. Economic Pulse: President Ali reports credit card spending at about US$356M so far in 2026, with projections rising through year-end. Development Finance: The Guyana Development Bank is set to launch Oct 5 with US$100M capital, offering low-cost loans for agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, tourism, services, and technology. AI Risk Talk: WTC Georgetown warns AI risks are real and will host a Guyana session on AI’s impact on small economies, alongside calls for safeguards and stronger cybersecurity. Hinterland Health Access: The National Ophthalmology Hospital plans surgical outreaches starting in October to bring eye surgeries to Hinterland regions. Agriculture Tech Partnership: Guyana and Qatar signed an MoU to advance agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices. Tourism Careers: GTA and THAG leaders urged youth to see tourism as a real career path, not “menial” work, highlighting frontline staff as key to visitor experiences.
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