AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIDB Lab Financing: Pas Cargo Guyana became the first Guyanese private company to secure an IDB Lab loan, with Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh overseeing the signing—another push to grow non-oil investment. Elderly Care Infrastructure: The Human Services Ministry received 32 bids for a $1.5B elderly assisted living facility in Enmore, with contractor bids ranging from $1.2B to $3.1B, alongside plans for telemedicine and mobile health support. Carifta 2027 Prep: Guyana has started preparations to host the 2027 Carifta Games, with a NACAC delegation inspecting the Leonora National Track and Field Centre and discussing upgrades, security, and readiness. Tourism Youth Leadership: The Caribbean Tourism Organization launched its Future Leaders Forum at SOTIC 2026 in Guyana, plus regional youth tourism speech finalists—training the next generation for climate-smart, AI-aware, sustainable tourism. Agriculture & Climate Risk: Farmers are being urged to prepare for El Niño-linked dry conditions, as reduced rainfall and water stress could hit production and food prices. Health Tech & Access: A new AI-enabled cancer collaboration “in the cloud” is set to launch at Harvard/MIT, aiming to expand CARE across borders. Mining & Exploration: Liberty Metals begins maiden exploration at newly acquired Oko gold projects in Region Seven, starting with mapping and a large soil sampling program.
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