AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIwokrama Conservation: Beharry Holdings has signed a multi-year conservation pact with the Iwokrama International Centre to back biodiversity work, starting with annual support for monitoring and later expanding into education, research and community relations. Local Economy & Jobs: At the Local Content Summit, Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat said the law is pushing demand for locally made goods and services—linking oil-driven growth to opportunities in farming, housing, transport and other sectors. Flooding Pressure: Opposition MP Sherod Duncan warned that flooding is swamping parts of the Rupununi Road in Region Nine, calling for practical fixes like better materials, drainage maintenance and faster repairs. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling up clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold storage to strengthen resilience and low-carbon market options, with Guyana among participating countries. Oil & Environment: ExxonMobil has applied for environmental authorisations for the Haimara offshore development, its ninth Stabroek Block FPSO project. World Environment Day: Guyana marked June 5 with the EPA Green Walk and Exhibition, with PM Mark Phillips urging shared climate and anti-litter responsibility. Wildlife Risk Abroad: Brazil approved Amazon-area oil drilling despite concerns about rescuing large manatees after spills, highlighting spill-response gaps.
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