AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOxford & Decolonizing Conservation: Cynthia Malone, a Black ecologist and Grist “Fixer,” has been accepted to pursue an Oxford DPhil focused on centering Black and Indigenous science in Guyana’s riverine ecosystems. Road Tragedy in Corentyne: Kildonan Primary headteacher Sonia Williams, 51, died after a hit-and-run on the Rose Hall Town Public Road; the alleged driver was arrested. Regional Tourism Push: CTO named Guyanese Beverley Wilson deputy director of research to strengthen tourism data and intelligence across the Caribbean. Suriname Airways to St. Maarten (via Guyana): PM Luc Mercelina chaired follow-up talks on a proposed route, weighing demand, connectivity for Guyana–Suriname–St. Maarten links, and tourism benefits. Youth & Entrepreneurship: Georgetown Chamber launched an inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Conference for ages 10–17, training students to build business ideas and spot opportunities. Sports & Community: Lusignan Golf Club re-elected Anasha Ally for a third term; Region Three’s D-Up Basketball Jamboree returns with expanded youth programming. Culture in the Diaspora: Trinidad soca group KesTheBand brought Caribbean music to Brooklyn and Washington, including a surprise onstage moment with Stevie Wonder.
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