AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCruise Tourism Push: CTO and Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence will run a “Maximizing Destination Value through Cruise Tourism” master class at Guyana’s SOTIC (Oct 5–9), with FCCA CEO Michele Paige guiding talks on destination readiness, shore experiences, and local business opportunities. Public Services & Cost of Living: President Ali says a comprehensive review of Guyana’s public transportation system is underway to tackle rising costs and service gaps, while also stressing that “no amount of grant” will fix the cost-of-living crisis without addressing food and supply-chain pressures. Education Results: Guyana reports gains in CXC exams, including a 67% CSEC pass rate and improved CAPE/CVQ outcomes, plus a Region Six teen, Nitya Narine, setting a new CSEC record with 26 Grade Ones. Culture & Community Spaces: Minister Priya Manickchand visited the Bourda Burial Ground restoration, highlighting clean-up, fencing, and pathway upgrades to restore dignity and access. Youth Sports: East Coast Academy Lions and New Chapter Academy Warriors stay unbeaten in the Loloy Daniel Youth Basketball Tournament, with more regional action across the weekend. Media Freedom: CBU’s AGM opened with calls for journalists to be able to ask difficult questions, as Channel 7’s Jules Vasquez is named Caribbean Defender of Media Freedom. MV Barima Update: Ali says the COI into the ferry disaster will begin next month and that salvage proposals are being shortlisted.
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