AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGuyana Development Bank Launch: The Guyana Development Bank opens today with a seven-member board, including Chairman Abu Zaman and Deputy Kathy Smith, aiming to expand SME credit via zero-interest, no-collateral loans up to G$3M plus mentorship and support. Aviation & Connectivity: AOAG kicks off an international recruitment drive for pilots and aviation engineers as demand rises, while a new Guyana–France air services agreement could enable direct flights to Cayenne, French Guiana. Tourism Tech & Planning: SOTIC 2026 is underway in Georgetown, with sessions on tourism intelligence, technology, investment and smart, sustainable growth. Health & Cancer Care: Cancer Awareness Month coverage highlights rising diagnoses and the push for earlier screening; meanwhile, breast cancer services are being expanded with mammography and new pathology and oncology capacity. Agriculture Innovation: FAO urges Guyanese to back local farmers and fishers as Agriculture Month spotlights precision agriculture and climate-smart practices. Public Safety Tech: Home Affairs says the Safe Country initiative has installed about 800 CCTV cameras over five years, with facial recognition also used to track suspects. Local Industry & Exports: UMAMI’s first container shipment of Guyanese-made products sails to Qatar, signaling a shift from launch to sustained trade. EV Push: BYD brings the Yuan Pro to Berbice Expo with a promotion starting around G$69,000/month.
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