AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Skills: CARICOM education ministers, with Guyana’s Sonia Parag chairing, agreed on a regional push to lift mathematics results and expand pathways into vocational skills, backed by a Mathematics Enhancement Programme with teacher training and better diagnostics. Gender & Environment: The “Gender on the Frontlines” conference opened in Georgetown, with speakers warning that climate and extractive risks hit vulnerable communities hardest and that local protectors—often women—spot danger before institutions do. Water & School Infrastructure: GWI says it will drill a potable water well for Phillipai Secondary School in Region Seven, estimated at G$37.017M, as the school nears completion. Energy & Power: The Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project is aiming to deliver 57MW by year-end, with more capacity in early 2027, using combined-cycle generation at Wales, West Bank Demerara. Maritime Safety Accountability: New reporting on the MV Barima tragedy alleges long-standing mechanical and electrical defects were not properly addressed, adding pressure for stronger oversight. Tech Policy & Trust: A debate is growing around Guyana’s cyber laws and AI misuse, as fake audio/video spreads faster than enforcement. Public Procurement & Disputes: Sigma Engineers denies Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s claims about GWI contracts and says it will pursue legal action.
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