AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCaribbean Agri-Tech Push: Guyana and Brazil have signed on to create a Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture Science, Technology and Innovation hub, led by EMBRAPA and IICA, aiming to speed up tropical agri-tech, climate-smart farming, and regional food security. Public Safety Infrastructure: The Dora Police Academy project is set to get about $229M more for an electrical control room, with bids opened for the contract as the academy expands toward a “world-class” training facility. Business Education Upgrade: The University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation secured ACCA accreditation for its Bachelor of Accountancy programme (valid 2026–2030), boosting international recognition for graduates. Digital Child Safety Rules: Government is moving toward an online safety and ethical tech framework for children, including a proposed minimum social media age of 16 and limited parental consent for ages 13–15, drawing on models like the UK’s Online Safety Act. Healthcare Tech & Access: Guyana is advancing organ donation and transplantation with a EU-funded initiative to build an internationally aligned system, plus Martinique’s offer to supply radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers. Aviation Connectivity: Xen Aviation expanded domestic capacity by adding a Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft to improve service options across Guyana.
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