AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCaribbean Food Security Push: CARICOM aims to cut the region’s $6B food import bill by 25%, opening a potential $1.5B annual market for local agribusiness—though farmers still struggle with consistent supply and price competitiveness. Petroleum Transparency Upgrade: Economist Prof. Kenrick Hunte says Guyana’s oil governance needs real-time monitoring and auditing (not just ring-fencing) as production nears 1M bpd. Mining Tech & Investment: Guyana launched G-MEX, an annual mining conference/expo/investor forum meant to connect local potential with technology and responsible investment. Airport Tech Upgrade: CJIA’s new baggage handling system is set to be fully operational by end of September, promising faster check-in and better CCTV coverage. STEM & Mental Health Research: Guyanese researchers led a study on the hidden mental toll on merchant seafarers, focusing on stress and isolation at sea. Education & Learning Gaps: STEM Guyana highlights how math failures can become an emotional burden, while a 13-year-old Mary Ashley Gupta aced CXC early—showing both the crisis and the potential. AI for Access: UNESCO and Jamaica’s broadcasting regulator BCJ partner on an AI4IA conference and a trans-regional pilot to improve information accessibility. Sports Infrastructure: GFF opened the public tender for Phase 1 of the Blue Water Shipping Stadium, aligned with FIFA/CONCACAF standards.
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