AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSex Offences Bill U-turn: After public outrage over a “closed” Sex Offenders Registry, President Irfaan Ali has ordered the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill sent to a Select Committee, with Cabinet backing a fully public register. Child Safety & Data Gaps: Opposition MP Amanza Walton-Desir is pressing for results on 584 girls under 16 referred to the Childcare and Protection Agency after becoming pregnant (2020–2025), asking how many cases reached police, court, or prosecution. Anti-Bullying Push: The Ministry of Education received 1,000+ recommendations for a nationwide Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence Policy, including anti-bullying clubs, peer advocates, counselling, and tougher consequences. Youth Sports: Minister Charles Ramson Jr. urged Guyana’s U-19 cricketers to stay disciplined in practice ahead of the CWI Rising Stars U-19 50-over Championships. Road Safety for Heavy Trucks: Police in Linden urged logging and lumber truck drivers to follow safety measures like reflecting cones, vests, and proper tyre-lug handling. Cancer Care Link: Martinique says it can supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for certain cancers, as Guyana expands screening and treatment options. Diaspora Culture: Over 10,000 Guyanese in Brooklyn marked the 60th Independence Diamond Jubilee with a street parade and Unity Concert. Migration Watch: Brazil intercepted 108 Cuban migrants near Guyana and arrested five alleged smugglers.
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