AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGender Justice: A 26-year-old woman says she’s living in fear after her alleged rapist—her husband’s brother—was granted $250,000 bail and released, with a religious leader condemning what he calls unequal justice. Stadium & Culture: The Orange Stand roof at the Guyana National Stadium is set for a roughly $29M overhaul, with bids opened for the rehabilitation. Orange Economy & Arts: The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport held an Orange Economy stakeholders consultation, pushing cultural and creative industries as a jobs engine for young people. Film & Creative Growth: Guyana will participate for the first time in the Toronto International Film Festival, with officials pitching it as a major opportunity for the sector’s next wave. Youth Sport: ExxonMobil-backed Future Warriors Tapeball heads to Anna Regina this weekend as C.V. Nunes Primary defends its title in a 16-team knockout. Local Business & Finance: GCCI is preparing entrepreneurs for the Guyana Development Bank, urging proper business accounts and transparent records. Aviation & Exchange: Guyana and Peru signed a landmark aviation MoU to pave the way for an Air Services Agreement, opening doors for passenger, cargo and mail routes. Tech & Skills: Dragonfly Solutions launched a joint venture with Canadian firm Altomaxx to expand drone and geospatial services and build local workforce capacity. Workplace Safety: Labour Ministry reports over 6,000 workplace inspections and more than 27,000 workers reached through safety outreach. UN Leadership Watch: Guyana’s UN secretary-general candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett says she’ll use “good offices” and push for a more agile, credible UN. Indigenous Languages: Indigenous Language Awards celebrated learners from the Elementary Wapichan Course, spotlighting language preservation and identity. Regional Integration: CARICOM’s incoming chair says integration must deliver results people can see and feel.
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