AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation Tech Upgrade: Minister Sonia Parag commissioned a new AutoCAD Lab at Bygeval Secondary in Region Five, part of a $65M push to equip six schools with specialised computer-based technical training—after the first lab went live in Region Two. Biodiversity Push: President Ali challenged Iwokrama to become Guyana’s biodiversity science hub by launching a national research programme, opening a biodiversity data platform, and expanding low-impact eco-tourism. Digital Payments Leap: Guyana is set to go live with FAST PAY on June 2, 2026 for real-time transfers, and also move toward India’s UPI to deepen the country’s cash-light, instant payments future. Noise Control Plan: The EPA is piloting smart noise monitoring at Kitty Seawall, with real-time public warning systems planned nationwide. Global Context: A new map shows AI use is highest in smaller economies like the UAE and Singapore, while the U.S. lags in everyday adoption.
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