AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCARICOM Culture & Policy: CARICOM leaders wrapped up their 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia, with Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali among attendees, and decisions flowing into regional arts planning and reparations work. Arts & Heritage: Antigua and Barbuda was named host of CARIFESTA 2029, while CARICOM also accepted Guyana’s bid to host CARIFESTA 2027—big wins for regional creative communities. Reparatory Justice: The CARICOM Reparations Commission heads to the UK from July 13–16 for meetings with diplomats, academics and civil society, plus a UK Parliament presentation. Education Spotlight: Guyana’s NGSA 2026 delivered a historic first—20 pupils tied for the top spot with a perfect 484.52, as Minister Sonia Parag said results exceeded the regional benchmark. Health & Community: Charlestown’s new G$201.8M Health Centre was commissioned to bring modern primary care to about 2,000 residents. Social Services Training: Region 8 launched a free Certificate in Paraprofessional Social Services to help tackle the shortage of trained social workers in hinterland communities. Online Hate Speech: The ERC issued 34 warnings in June for ethnic and religiously offensive posts, calling out rising racial toxicity online. Cricket (Local Pride): West Indies open their ODI series vs New Zealand at Providence Stadium in Guyana today, with match-day family events and “Guyana Day” celebrations.
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