AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWomen’s Football Development: Republic Bank is backing the Vurlon Mills All-Girls Football Summer Camp at Saints Ground (Aug 10–14), bringing girls aged 6–16 for training plus financial literacy for older teens. Tourism Growth Watch: The Guyana Tourism Authority says 226,463 visitors came in Jan–Jun 2026 (+12%), with June up 16.8% and a target of 500,000+ visitors by year-end. Big Regional Tourism Event: Registration is open for CTO’s SOTIC 2026 (Oct 5–9) in Georgetown, with interCaribbean Airways named official airline partner and a 25% flight discount for delegates. Safety & Standards: Guyana approved compulsory national standards for LPG cylinders and low-pressure regulators after complaints about explosions and leaks—GNBS says the updates tighten compliance and marking requirements. U.S. Diplomatic/Investment Link: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau visits Aug 9–12 to meet President Ali and cabinet on energy and critical minerals, with a stop in Trinidad & Tobago. Road Safety Tragedy: Two men died and two others were seriously injured in an early-morning crash on Eversham Public Road in Berbice. Maritime Update: Government says search and recovery for the MV Barima tragedy has ended, though the maritime rescue coordination centre remains operational.
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