AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBridge Security: Police are investigating the theft of about 90 feet of heavy-duty copper cable from the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, which powered LED lighting used for colour displays—only the northern side worked after an engineer tried to light the bridge for Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Anniversary; CCTV is being reviewed and the cable is valued at about GY$1.62M. Maritime Accountability: The MV Barima ferry Commission of Inquiry has visited the sinking site and is preparing for public hearings later this month at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, while inviting the public and organisations to submit information and recommendations. Digital Divide Push: President Ali urged telecom providers to invest more in hinterland connectivity, pointing to government ICT spending of about US$19.6M benefiting over 140,000 people. Private-Sector Tech Finance: Pas Cargo Guyana signed its first IDB Lab loan, a milestone for local private financing aimed at expanding non-oil business capacity. Health Milestone: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital marked its 81st anniversary, highlighting decades of multi-specialty care.
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