AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoIndependence 43 Water & Wages Focus: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley used the Independence Day address to argue that real freedom is measured by service delivery, highlighting the commissioning of a 2-million-gallon desalination plant and claiming safe drinking water access has risen from about one-third in 2022 to over 70%, alongside minimum wage increases and social support. Independence Parade Logistics: The 43rd Independence Ceremonial Parade is set for Warner Park at 6 p.m., led by SKNDF Captain Jervin Lapsey, with a Guyana Defence Force contingent joining local armed and unarmed units. Small Business Licensing Reform: The National Assembly advanced amendments to the Liquor Licence Act to make renewals easier—adding scheduled sittings and allowing some renewals without court attendance. Payment Systems Overhaul: The Payment Systems and Services Bill, 2026 was passed to modernise rules for digital payments, including licensing for non-bank providers and stronger consumer protections. Diaspora & Diplomacy: High Commissioner Kevin Isaac hosted about 200 nationals in London, urging diaspora mentorship and investment, while India’s Jaishankar and UAE leaders sent Independence messages. Climate Warning for Children: A UNICEF-backed study warns that by mid-century, most Eastern Caribbean children could face multiple climate hazards with “no safe zone.”
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