AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Oil-Gas Expansion: African Energy Chamber urges “energy addition” as demand rises, arguing developing countries need more exploration and infrastructure to tackle energy poverty. Guyana–France Business Push: French Ambassador Olivier Plançon says more French firms are eyeing Guyana’s oil, logistics, engineering and tech, while connectivity and Schengen visa friction still slow trade. Digital Government: Guyana’s e-ID, Citizens Connect, One Guyana Portal and FastPay are set to deepen digital access to services and payments, with more locally built solutions. Public Safety & Tech in Emergencies: Investigators say the Water Street fire was deliberately set, using CCTV footage to trace an arson attack on a cargo truck. Education Infrastructure: 13 bids received for a CPCE Centre in Region Two to train teachers locally, plus a $215M contract process to rebuild Grove Police Station. Conservation & Research: Iwokrama signs a multi-year pact with Beharry Holdings to fund monitoring and future biodiversity work. Child Online Safety: A national consultation targets risks to children as Guyana expands digital access. Higher-Ed Quality Alerts: GTEC warns about 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions and urges verification before enrolling. Offshore Gas Update: ExxonMobil files for environmental approval for the Haimara gas development using a super-sized FPSO.
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