AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNational Cultural Centre restoration: Minister Steven Jacobs says design and procurement are advancing for the NCC’s restoration and modernisation, with upgrades planned for performers’ dressing rooms and public washrooms, and construction targeted before end-2026. Sports leadership: Guyana Basketball Federation appoints veteran international coach Alan Walls as head coach for the men’s national team ahead of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in Georgetown. Education expansion: The Ministry of Education received 11 expressions of interest for geotechnical/topographical surveys for six new primary schools across multiple regions, funded through an IDB education recovery programme. Passport overhaul: Immigration says standard passports will be processed in about three working days, with expedited options in 24 hours, plus a new online application and e-appointment system launching June 15. Community & culture in the spotlight: The Nation earns 37 nominations for the 37th CBU Media Awards, while NBC Radio secures five nominations ahead of the awards gala in Georgetown. Youth sport returns: Future Warriors Tapeball and Windball Cricket deliver fresh primary-school finals, including St. Thomas More reaching a first Windball Cricket final. Safety and wellbeing: Guyana is named among the top 20 safest travel destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, with emphasis on solo women travellers and cruise visitors.
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