AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSlavery & Reparations: Ahead of King Charles III’s Oct. 29–30 visit, President Ali says Britain’s acknowledgement of slavery should lead to an apology and development-focused reparations, including debt relief and concessional financing. Child Safety: The death of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran has prompted calls for stronger child-protection measures, with an advocate warning that punishment cannot replace prevention. Youth Wellbeing: Parents and religious leaders welcome restrictions on vape imports, while urging enforcement to keep the products away from children. Tourism: Guyana is targeting a record number of visitors in 2026 after arrivals rose 22% last year; community-based tourism, including in Indigenous communities, is part of the growth. Arts & Festivals: Agricola singer Shamar Murray is building a local R&B audience with new single “Y.T.O.”, while Guyanese-born author Marcia Badal has released her second book. Divali Nagar has also lost sponsorship from bmobile, with state companies withdrawing support. Youth Sport: GDF FC won the national under-17 club title, as installation begins on Guyana’s first FIFA mini-pitches in Haslington and Linden.
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