AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGas-to-Energy Oversight: AFC interim leader David Patterson is urging an investigation into reports of defective foundation work at the Wales, West Bank Demerara Gas-to-Energy project, warning that skipping rectification could trigger a major disaster. Energy Workforce: Turkish powership operator Karpowership launched a trainee and internship programme to build practical local skills for Guyana’s power generation sector, with site visits, safety training and job shadowing. Education Tech & Integrity: CXC is scrapping SBAs for several subjects and rolling out Paper 032 for non-practical areas from 2027, aiming to protect exam integrity as AI use undermines coursework authenticity. Hospitals in Arbitration: Austria’s VAMED Engineering says it will take Guyana to ICC arbitration over alleged non-payment of about €45.5M for two hospital projects; Guyana rejects the claims, saying delays and contractual non-compliance were the core issues. Power Grid Upgrade: GPL says HDD river-crossing excavation for its grid modernisation is set to start within two weeks, with pipe deliveries and setup already underway. UNESCO Biosphere Push: UNESCO is supporting Guyana’s move toward its first UNESCO biosphere reserve, including capacity-building for the nomination dossier. Local Infrastructure: Housing and utilities updates include progress on the Diamond/Grove multipurpose centre and electrical works acceleration, plus Buxton Market sod-turning for a new $388M facility.
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