AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHope Children’s Home Fire: A massive blaze at the Hope Children’s Home in Enmore forced the evacuation of all 33 children (15 girls, 18 boys); an EMT and two children were treated for injuries, and the Childcare and Protection agency has begun relocating them to state care. Ferry Modernisation: Guyana and Suriname agreed to introduce an online booking system for the Canawaima ferry service to reduce waiting times and allow advance ticket purchases, alongside planned drydocking and engine overhauls. Hinterland Air Access: Plans are moving ahead for a new airstrip at Arau and upgrades to the Kaikan airstrip in Region Seven to improve safety and connectivity for goods and travel. Energy & Accountability: IEEFA says Guyana has not completed its first audit of ExxonMobil’s 1999–2017 costs, warning it weakens the state’s ability to scrutinise multi-billion-dollar claims. Crime Probe: The DPP has ordered police to keep the “Paper Shorts” murder probe open as investigations continue and more people are questioned. Health Fundraiser: Five-year-old Kaiden Williams needs about US$25,000 for cancer treatment after losing his eye to Stage III rhabdomyosarcoma; a public drive is underway. Housing & Squatting: Government reiterates “no excuse” messaging on housing progress while warning of zero tolerance for illegal occupation of state lands. Sports: Guyana retained the CASA Juniors squash overall title in the BVI; in basketball, Guyana beat the Bahamas 66–57 in Centrobasket qualifiers; and the National Junior Chess title race tightens as Pitamber and Couchman set up a final showdown.
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