AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndigenous Land Rights Clash: The Amerindian Peoples Association is calling for the government to halt a mining incursion at Chinese Landing/Tassawini, saying residents are defending titled village land while state agencies fail to act. GBV Support in Focus: Over 130 gender-based violence survivors accessed the Hope and Justice Centre in Lusignan in the first half of 2026, with the centre offering medical, legal, counselling and police support under one roof. Mental Health After MV Barima: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says psychologists and psychiatrists continue to be dispatched to MV Barima affected families, with Pan American Health Organisation specialists training local care teams. Passport Digital Shift: From Oct 1, Guyana will require online-only passport applications and appointments, ending walk-ins and expanding service centres across regions. CARIFTA Build-Up: Guyana is gearing up for its first CARIFTA Athletics hosting, with preparations at Leonora and plans to start national training earlier to boost athlete readiness. Cost-of-Living Debate: President Ali faced backlash after comments blaming higher living costs on changing eating and spending habits, with citizens pushing for direct government action. Royal Spotlight: King Charles III’s October Caribbean tour includes Guyana, as Prince Harry and Meghan settle back in the UK—raising fresh chatter about royal attention and timing.
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