AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBorder & Migration Funding: The U.S. State Department reportedly paid Guyana US$7.74M via IOM to support resettlement and reintegration of third-country deportees, with President Ali stressing it’s for voluntary return support and not forced removal. Local Infrastructure & Markets: New Amsterdam is moving ahead with a $1.029B modernised market (4 lots, ~20 months), while the Wismar–Mackenzie Bridge enters asphalt paving with an expected opening by Oct 5. Digital Government Services: Guyana issued 55,000+ e-passports in the first half of 2026 and will shift to mandatory online appointments in October, plus further decentralisation to hinterland areas. Public Safety Tech: Firefighters were certified as drone operators for hazard assessment and thermal imaging, and the SRIS system already issued 30,226 speeding tickets in six months as 8,000 speed regulators are set for truck deployment. Finance for Entrepreneurs: The Guyana Development Bank is set to begin operations Oct 5, including zero-interest loans up to $3M for underbanked groups. Health & Social Services: The Human Services ministry is expanding childcare, disability support, women’s empowerment, and family violence services. International Tech & Cooperation: Guyana and China are eyeing deeper ties in smart infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, fisheries, and transport.
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