AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking Upgrade: President Ali says Guyana’s financial sector is entering a new era: FASTA, the real-time payments system, is set for June 2, 2026, letting customers move money instantly via mobile and internet banking, while Guyana also integrates with India’s UPI for secure transfers. Regional Security & Spending: SIPRI reports Brazil remains South America’s top military spender, and Uruguay’s defence budget jumped sharply—another sign of a region modernising amid global tensions. Education Push: A 20-member National Mathematics Taskforce is now working to fix maths performance, with a clear focus on teacher training and how teachers learn to teach. Health Watch: A new report highlights Commonwealth progress toward cervical cancer elimination, while CDC travel advisories flag chikungunya risks in multiple countries including Guyana. Accountability Clash: Opposition MP Juretha Fernandes attacks the stalled $285M Kato Secondary School dormitory contract, pointing to Auditor General concerns and fresh bids to finish the work. Energy & Industry: Guyana’s airport solar project aims to cut electricity costs by about US$800,000 a year, and the U.S. is again spotlighting Guyana’s bauxite as Latin America’s resource race heats up.
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