AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEmancipation & Culture: KFC Poetry Slam returns Aug. 27 at Scotty’s Bar and Smoke House under the theme “Freedom of Speech,” with top finalists from the 2026 National Poetry Slam set to perform. Literature Spotlight: Makeda Braithwaite’s Mud Psalms lands her third place in the Guyana Prize for Literature 2026 poetry category, adding to a steady run of national recognition. Digital Rights: President Irfaan Ali says people facing defamation or harassment online should seek court redress, with a review of laws like the Cybercrime Act to curb digital abuse. Youth & Skills: Youth Challenge Guyana graduates 25 young men from an Electrical Installation and Life Skills programme supported by ExxonMobil, aiming to boost employability. Sports Legacy: Guyana mourns cycling “Father of Cycling” Hassan Mohamed, a coach and mentor whose work shaped the sport for nearly six decades. Local Governance & Housing: Men on Mission delivers new homes to 10 vulnerable families in East Berbice-Corentyne, including fire and stroke survivors. Infrastructure: NPTAB awards a GY$423.3M contract for Parika Stelling access road, drainage and parking apron. Public Safety: Police investigate a robbery under arms at a Woolford Avenue religious organisation, where a security guard was restrained and cash was stolen. Regional/Global Watch: UN Security Council holds its second straw poll for the next secretary-general, with Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett narrowly ahead.
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