AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Safety Crisis: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster is worsening fast: Prime Minister Mark Phillips says 27 people are dead, 83 still missing, and 69 rescued after the vessel was found on the seabed about nine miles offshore near Devonshire Castle Flats; investigators are also probing major passenger-manifest discrepancies (179 reported onboard, but earlier lists were incomplete) and the captain/first engineer testing positive for marijuana, while the government has suspended the loading/dispatch management team to protect evidence and says no unfit-for-service report was declared. Medical Tech Upgrade: Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s new $282M CT scanner is now fully operational, aiming to cut downtime and reduce backlog for faster, clearer imaging. Energy & Industry Scrutiny: ExxonMobil remains tight-lipped as opposition presses over an “anomaly” in Guyana’s gas-to-shore pipeline, with claims of bubbling water near the route raising new engineering questions. Local Tech & Innovation: PAHO and Guyana’s health and labour ministries held a consultation on expanding access to assistive technology for people with disabilities. Sports Tech Sponsorship: GAC named official automotive partner for the Global Super League’s third season, boosting brand visibility across broadcasts and venues. Indigenous Media Funding: Applications open for the Indigenous Community Media Fund (deadline Aug 9).
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