AGP Executive Report

Domestic Violence Arrest: WIN MP Deon LaCruz was arrested after police alleged he assaulted his wife and a 4-year-old child in Moruca, North West District, with the child and woman reportedly injured. CARICOM Trade Talks: CARICOM trade ministers opened the 62nd COTED meeting in Georgetown, warning that energy, food and fertiliser shocks could worsen inflation and food security across the region. Justice System Training: A PACE Justice Project workshop is underway to improve coordination between police investigators and prosecutors and reduce criminal case delays and backlogs. Sex Offences Registry Row: Consultation records from Linden and Georgetown reportedly contradict Human Services Minister Vindhya Persaud’s claims about support for a closed sex offenders register, as calls grow for full release of documents. Oil Cleanup Fund Control: Government says it still has no say in the US$1B oil decommissioning/clean-up fund, with ExxonMobil and partners holding the money. Wales Gas-to-Energy Delay: The Wales Gas-to-Energy project timeline was pushed again, with one turbine now expected by end-2026 and wider commissioning later. Crime & Courts: Police identified a man shot dead after an attempted robbery at Mandela Avenue; meanwhile, Devin Sears was freed of a drug trafficking charge after a no-case submission succeeded. Fraud Sentencing: Ponzi scheme operators Yuri Garcia Dominguez and Ateeka Ishmael were fined and jailed after SOCU secured convictions.

Sex Offences Amendment Bill: President Irfaan Ali has ordered the controversial Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill sent to a Select Committee after public backlash, with Cabinet backing that any sex offender register must be public. Child Protection & Justice: Opposition MP Amanza Walton-Desir is demanding clearer data on what happens after 584 underage pregnancy referrals (girls under 16) between 2020 and 2025, questioning whether cases reach the courts. Zeelugt Murder Case: “Max” (Shaeed Mohammed) faces additional charges expected after the murder of 7-year-old Adriel Mohamed during a home invasion; his mother is demanding answers. Henry Boys Verdict: A jury found Anil Sancharra and Vinod Gopaul guilty of the 2020 Henry cousins murders, while the defence challenges the credibility of a key witness. Crime Updates: Police report an armed robbery suspect shot dead at Mandela Avenue; cannabis was found in a garbage heap at Mahdia; and four people were arrested after the “Curry” killing at Honey Camp Landing. Local Development & Services: Carifesta Avenue road works continue in phases, and new fire stations are set for Rosignol (Region 5) and Cumberland (Region 6). Transport & Trade: Cargojet Airways will start weekly non-scheduled cargo flights to Guyana for DHL Express. Tech & Environment: Huawei met Guyana’s Local Government ministry to discuss tech solutions to curb illegal dumping. Sports: Guyana boxers head to a Trinidad camp ahead of the CAC and Commonwealth Games.

Development Bank Debate: Former ambassador Dr. C. Kenrick Hunte warns the Guyana Development Bank Act 2026 could turn the bank into a costly welfare agency, pointing to provisions allowing loans “with or without collateral” and “with or without charging interest.” Labour Unrest: Bus drivers contracted to the Wales Gas-to-Energy project protested unpaid salaries for months, leaving workers stranded and families struggling. Sex Offences Registry U-turn: After public backlash, President Irfaan Ali ordered the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill sent to a Select Committee, with the administration now saying any sex offenders register must be public. Crime and Courts: Four people were arrested after a man was beaten to death at Honey Camp Landing; a WIN MP, Deon La Cruz, was arrested over alleged domestic violence involving his wife and child; and five were arrested after an armed home invasion at Good Hope. Public Safety Spending: NPTAB awarded $329M for new fire stations in Regions 5 and 6. Trade and Connectivity: Cargojet Airways will start weekly non-scheduled cargo flights for DHL Express from June 12. Agriculture and Diplomacy: Guyana and the Dominican Republic plan large-scale mango and avocado production, while Guyana marked 30 years of diplomatic ties with Kuwait.

Health crackdown: President Irfaan Ali warned regional health officers and hospital administrators they will be terminated if they bypass Guyana’s new centralized medical supply system, tightening procurement under a single legal framework. Child justice: A 23-year-old man, “Max” Shaeed Mohammed, was charged and remanded to prison for the murder of 7-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed at Zeelugt, with court set for July 20. High-profile verdict: Berbice jury found Anil Sanchara and Vinod Gopaul guilty of murdering the Henry cousins (Isaiah, 16, and Joel, 19) after a six-year case. Social services debate: Opposition MP Amanza Walton-Desir questioned whether child protection programmes are producing results after disclosures that 584 girls under 16 were referred to the Childcare and Protection Agency from 2020–2025. Economy & energy: ExxonMobil says it has accumulated US$489.5M for decommissioning talks with government, while the Guyana National Control Centre for the Wales Gas-to-Energy project is on track for August 2026 operations. Agriculture innovation: Guyana and Brazil signed on to establish a Caribbean agri-science, technology and innovation hub to boost tropical farming and regional food security.

Oil & Accountability: ExxonMobil says it’s making progress on a shared decommissioning fund, while the company remains locked in a dispute with Guyana over US$214M in questioned expenses and a “sole expert” to settle it. Economy & Transparency: GYEITI validation begins today with a closed-door civil society meeting amid transparency fears. Energy Infrastructure: A US$9M Guyana National Control Centre for the Wales Gas-to-Energy project is on track for August 2026 operations. Public Safety Law: The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill backs a closed Sexual Offenders’ Registry, with the Human Services Minister citing public consultation. Health: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says breast cancer screening is expanding beyond Georgetown, with plans for regional access and more early-detection focus. Agriculture Innovation: Guyana launches a Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture STI Hub with Brazil, EMBRAPA and IICA to scale tropical agri-tech and boost food security. Crime: A 23-year-old farmer accused of killing 7-year-old Adriel Mohamed and stabbing his great-grandmother is arraigned after a reported confession. Human Trafficking & Migration: 33 Indian nationals leave Guyana after an alleged indentured labour scandal, while Brazilian authorities report rescuing 108 Cuban migrants near the Guyana border. Sports: UG’s School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation gets ACCA accreditation for its Bachelor of Accountancy programme.

Oil & Production: Guyana is reviewing ExxonMobil’s request to ramp output at the One Guyana FPSO, which could lift Stabroek production to about 945,000 bpd. Finance & Governance: Former Finance Minister Winston Jordan says the government’s $54.8B supplementary budget is “out of control,” while critics also warn the proposed Guyana Development Bank bill could leave tens of billions without proper oversight. Public Spending Watch: The Auditor General flags nearly $210M in procurement irregularities, including contract awards without required evaluation committee steps and alleged contract splitting by the Region Five administration and the Guyana Police Force. Health System: President Irfaan Ali warns health officials they will be dismissed if they bypass the central medical procurement system. Crime: A breakthrough in the Zeelugt 7-year-old Adriel Mohamed murder probe led to a 23-year-old farmer’s arrest and alleged confession; police also remanded two men in an AK-47 rifles investigation. Sports & Culture: Jamaica Empress joins the expanded 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League in Barbados (Sept 5–17); over 10,000 attended Guyana’s 60th Independence celebration in Brooklyn.

Sports—Women’s Cricket: Jamaica Empress has been confirmed as the fourth franchise for the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League, joining Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders. The tournament runs Sept. 5–17 in Barbados at Kensington Oval, with each team playing the others once; the top side goes straight to the final and teams placed second and third meet in a playoff on Sept. 16. Oil & Gas—Exxon Output Review: Government is reviewing ExxonMobil’s request to ramp production at its Yellowtail development, seeking an additional 30,000 bpd to lift Stabroek output to about 945,000 bpd. Health—Procurement Crackdown: President Irfaan Ali warned health officials they will be dismissed if they bypass the new centralised medical supply system from July 1, with emergency purchases requiring sign-off through the system. Media—New Newsroom: Former Stabroek News EIC Anand Persaud will lead the launch of Kiskadee Watch, a free online daily newspaper set for June 14, with a weekly print edition planned before year-end. Crime—AK-47 Case: Two more men have been remanded over the AK-47 rifles probe, as police continue investigations. Business—US Trade Link: World Trade Centre Georgetown will host a June 17 luncheon on growing business with the United States.

Crime Update: A 23-year-old farmer has confessed to the murder of 7-year-old Adriel Mohamed and the attempted murder of 72-year-old Halima Itwari in Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, after police confronted him with CCTV and identified the recovered knife as the weapon used. Local Development: LCDS support is helping St Cuthbert’s Mission (Pakuri) near completion of a $10M cassava mill, expected to create jobs and give farmers a reliable market. Infrastructure: The $161M Soesdyke–Linden Highway project is about 90% complete, with drainage and electrical works progressing. Energy & Transport: Guyana is set to expand public EV charging to 24 stations by year-end, adding 13 more. Sports & Community: Anna Regina National Stadium will be commissioned July 3, with modern facilities aimed at boosting local athletes. Business & Trade: TTMA launches a major trade mission to Guyana and Suriname (June 8–14) to open new partnerships for manufacturers and service providers. International Policy: The U.S. USTR proposes 10%–12.5% Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor import investigations across 60 economies.

Mining Costs & Policy: The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission says foreign large-scale miners pay just US$5 per acre annually for mining lands, while locals pay US$3—a figure critics call unusually low. Local Democracy Pressure: PNCR says the long absence of a functioning Local Government Commission is causing “administrative paralysis,” leaving councils unable to properly discipline staff and address misconduct. Transport & Infrastructure: Construction on the US$161M Soesdyke–Linden Highway is about 90% complete, with drainage and electrical works progressing. Clean Energy Push: Guyana is set to expand public EV charging to 24 stations by year-end, adding 13 more, with incentives for EV owners. Health & Care: A new organ donation and transplant system initiative is underway, aiming to improve access and reduce the need for overseas treatment. Crime & Justice: Police say a teacher denied owning ganja found in his car, while investigations continue. Regional Security: Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken says Independence events were well-managed with no major incidents. International Dispute: Venezuela rejects Guyana’s statements on a possible ICJ ruling over Essequibo and says it won’t recognize any decision.

ICJ Dispute: Venezuela rejected Guyana’s comments on a possible ICJ ruling over Essequibo, saying it never consented to the court’s jurisdiction and will not recognize any decision, insisting the dispute must be handled under the 1966 Geneva Agreement. EV Push: Guyana is set to have 24 public EV charging stations by year-end, with 13 more to be installed by government and four by UNDP, building on seven already in operation. Energy & Power Talks: Negotiations with the Turkish powership operator continue after a June 1 deadline, with government submitting a counteroffer to reduce the demanded rate that could cost taxpayers an extra US$5.8M annually. Crime: Police arrested a suspect in the killing of 7-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed and the attempted murder of his 72-year-old great-grandmother in Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo. Local Infrastructure: The US$161M Soesdyke–Linden Highway project is about 90% complete, with drainage and electrical works progressing. Governance & Data Security: A Sexual Offences Amendment Bill proposes a National Sex Offender Database and stiff penalties for insiders who leak registry information.

Electricity Relief for Seniors: GPL will start crediting the monthly $30,000 electricity subsidy for eligible pensioners in the June 2026 billing cycle, with automatic credits for post-paid customers and wallet deposits for pre-paid users. Power Contract Tension: The government has finally addressed Karpowership renewal talks, saying negotiations are ongoing to secure the “best possible rate,” after public pressure over grid stability. Anti-Corruption Debate: Minister Gail Teixeira pushed back in Parliament against using Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, arguing it’s perception-based rather than proof of corruption. Brutal Crime in Zeelugt: Police arrested a suspected perpetrator after a 7-year-old boy was killed and his 72-year-old great-aunt was stabbed during a home invasion in East Bank Essequibo. Justice Demand in Sophia: A candlelight vigil for Jukeem Scipio turned into calls for accountability over a controversial police shooting. Sports Calendar: Concacaf confirmed Guyana’s Golden Jaguars will play in League B of the Nations League, while rain postponed the New Amsterdam Inter Secondary School Girls’ T10 to September. World Stage for Guyana: The National Seniors, Youth and Juniors Track and Field Championships are set for June 26–28 at West Coast Demerara. Global Health Milestone: An Indian surgeon used the SSI Mantra robot to perform the world’s longest-distance robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery between Guyana and India.

Oil & Economy: Guyana has asked the National Assembly for an extra $54.889B in supplementary funding, including $19B more for the stalled Gas-to-Energy project, plus more for drainage, public works and other ministries. Energy & Power Reliability: InterEnergy outlined its plan to modernise the GPL grid through 2030, aiming for a more reliable, resilient and digitally managed network. Governance & Oversight: After a 100-day hiatus, the Committee of Selection finally constituted 13 parliamentary committees, though opposition members questioned whether they will function effectively. Border Sovereignty: PM Mark Phillips told Parliament Guyana will respect Venezuela’s sovereignty while insisting Venezuela complies with the ICJ’s final ruling in the border case. Former Presidents Benefits: Government tabled a bill to restore benefits for former presidents that were capped under the 2015 law. Education Accountability: The Education Ministry sent an investigation file to the TSC after a video of alleged mistreatment of a student at the David Rose Special Needs School. Crime: A 7-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slashed in Zeelugt during a home invasion that also left his great-grandmother injured. Sports & Media: Slingerz FC learned its CFU Club Shield path; ENet secured exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Guyana.

Former Presidents Benefits Bill: The government tabled the Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) Bill 2026 to restore “unlimited” benefits removed in 2015, including free utilities, medical coverage, security, staff and state vehicles—sparking fresh political pushback. Budget Pressure: Four months after the $1.558T budget, Finance Minister Ashni Singh sought about $54.9B in supplementary funding, with a major slice for the stalled Gas-to-Energy project. Energy Grid Modernisation: InterEnergy outlined a roadmap to modernise GPL’s grid through 2030, aiming for a more reliable, resilient and digitally managed network. Parliament Resumes Oversight: After an 8-month hiatus, the Committee of Selection constituted 13 parliamentary committees, though opposition questioned whether some members will be allowed to serve. Sovereignty at the ICJ: PM Mark Phillips told the National Assembly Guyana will respect Venezuela’s sovereignty while insisting Venezuela comply with the ICJ ruling expected between Nov 2026 and Jan 2027. Education Probe: The Education Ministry sent an investigation file to the Teaching Service Commission over alleged mistreatment of a student at David Rose Special School; disciplinary hearings are expected within 10 days. Crime: A 7-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slit during a home invasion in Zeelugt, while his great-grandmother was badly wounded. Sports & Youth: Slingerz FC drew SWA Sharks FC in the CFU Club Shield opener; GFF confirmed Bryan Joseph as Technical Director; Guyana’s U19 cricket squad named for Antigua (July 7–23); athletics championships set for June 26–28 at Leonora. World Cup Access: ENet secured exclusive broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Guyana.

Power Crisis Watch: Karpowership warns it could suspend electricity supply unless a new commercial deal is agreed, while the government says negotiations are ongoing and outages may be linked to grid maintenance and contractor interruptions. Public Service Push: Immigration passport offices will open on Saturdays in June to clear overdue travel document backlogs. Crime and Justice: Police hunt a lone suspect after a home invasion at Zeelugt left a 7-year-old with his throat slit and his great-grandmother stabbed; separately, a Linden man was charged with murder after a confrontation involving a man defecating in his yard. Politics and Governance: Opposition WIN leader Azruddin Mohamed rejects PNCR leader Aubrey Norton’s claims he entered politics to avoid extradition; meanwhile, the National Assembly is set to reconvene with a major legislative package including a Guyana Development Bank bill and sexual offences amendments. Local Economy & Safety: GPL will apply the $30,000 annual electricity subsidy for pensioners on June bills; mining MP Sharma Solomon says safety enforcement in mining camps is failing, citing workplace deaths and incidents. Development Projects: Construction begins on a US$5M tug and barge for G Mining’s Oko West gold project in Region Seven.

Former Presidents Benefits Fight: APNU MP Ganesh Mahipaul calls the government’s plan to repeal the 2015 Former Presidents’ Benefits Act “unconscionable,” as Attorney General Anil Nandlall says unlimited benefits will be restored and a bill is set for first reading. Power & Cost of Living: GPL says pensioners’ $30,000 annual electricity subsidy will start showing as a credit on June bills. Crime & Courts: Only 25 of 138 matters were disposed of during the April Demerara Criminal Assizes, with murder and sexual offences among the concluded cases. Energy & Contracts: Government negotiations continue with Karpowership over renewed rates after contract expiry, while ExxonMobil seeks permission to increase production on the One Guyana FPSO. Social Protection Rollout: Teams are being deployed to deliver the $100,000 cash grant to nearly 400,000 people, with extra support for hinterland and vulnerable groups. Child Online Safety: A national consultation begins to draft protections for children against harmful social media content. Development Watch: Construction moves ahead for Kamarang Hospital on 10 acres, and Guyana Port Inc. starts building a US$5M tug and barge for a Canadian gold project. Security & Environment: GGMC shuts six illegal mining operations in Region 7, arresting 38.

Unity Beach Tragedy: Police recovered the bodies of a pregnant woman, Lyodisa “Loyda” Waldron, and her fiancé, special constable Andri Francis, after they were swept away by strong currents at Unity Beach. Local Politics: WIN leader Azruddin Mohamed accused PNCR leader Aubrey Norton of using his name to stay politically relevant; Norton says the opposition won’t join a personal fight over Mohamed’s extradition. Caricom/Justice: A CCJ judge lamented that most CARICOM states still don’t accept the court as their final appellate option, with Guyana among the few using it. Oil & Trade: Reuters reports South America is emerging as a swing supplier as Middle East disruptions reshape crude flows, with Guyana playing a key role. Governance/Benefits: The Former Presidents’ Benefits Bill is set for first reading, aiming to repeal the 2015 caps and restore the earlier framework. Sports & Youth: CWI launched free entry for children 16 and under at home matches across the region, with Guyana included. Tech Milestone: SS Innovations says it completed the world’s longest-distance robotic telesurgery between Guyana and India. Business/Foreign Interest: French Ambassador Olivier Plançon says French firms are increasingly eyeing Guyana’s oil, logistics and infrastructure.