AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChild Online Safety: Guyana has kicked off a national consultation on the harmful impact of social media on children, with Attorney General Anil Nandlall saying the goal is protection—not censorship—and that legislation will be shaped using models from places like the UK and Australia. Inclusive Education: The Ministry of Education marked a major milestone by running the National Reading Assessment using Braille for blind Grade Four pupils, supported by specialised assistive technology and a new National Blind Education Monitor. Cash Grant Support: After complaints about the $100,000 cash grant distribution, government teams have been sent into Regions 1, 7 and 9 to help vulnerable and remote communities access the payments. Former Presidents’ Benefits: APNU MP Ganesh Mahipaul condemned the government’s move to repeal the 2015 caps and restore unlimited benefits for former presidents, calling it an abuse of state resources. Youth Sport & STEM: The Ministry of Education is backing the 4th Annual National Open Junior Golf Championships, while Queen’s College students won a STEM workshop prize using micro:bit coding and robotics. Culture & Identity: In a debut novel spotlight, Shana Chandra’s Banjara revisits Indo-Fijian indenture history through two timelines, including a search for family truth in the present.
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