AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClean Transport: Guyana’s first solar-powered EV charging station has opened at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus. Its 60-kilowatt charger can serve two vehicles at once; three more solar-powered stations are planned, and 22 people have trained in installation and maintenance. Digital Payments: A national payment system modelled on India’s UPI is expected to launch by year-end. More than 20 Guyanese personnel are set to gain hands-on training in India. Digital Education: Grade 11 and 12 students can now study road rules and sit learner-driver theory exams online through the Guyana Digital School; practical-test scheduling is planned for the portal later. AI Readiness: A Commonwealth study estimates AI could add US$393 million to Guyana’s economy over a decade, but flags weak digital capability and gaps in youth access to work and education. Local Tech: Guyana’s new WeCreate.gy directory gives creative professionals a central place to showcase services and connect with clients.
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