AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSex Offences Bill Backlash: President Irfaan Ali has ordered the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill sent to a Select Committee after public outrage over a proposed closed sex offenders registry, with VP Bharrat Jagdeo saying the Cabinet supports a public register. High Court Justice: A Berbice jury found Anil Sancharra and Vinod Gopaul guilty of the 2020 Henry cousins murders, while the defence attacked the credibility of a key state witness. More Murder Charges: Zeelugt child murder suspect “Max” Shaeed Mohammed was remanded after a murder charge, with prosecutors expected to file additional charges tied to the attack on a seven-year-old and injuries to an elderly relative. AFC Pushback: The AFC called for the bill’s withdrawal and demanded Minister Vindhya Persaud’s resignation over the registry provisions. Tech & Environment: Local government officials met Huawei to explore technology-driven solutions to curb illegal dumping. Aviation & Trade: Canadian cargo airline Cargojet Airways will start weekly non-scheduled cargo services to Guyana for DHL Express from June 12. Labour Modernisation: Minister Keoma Griffith says a labour market observatory will strengthen workforce planning as Guyana digitises labour services by end-2026. Local Governance & Welfare: Government is moving ahead with a daycare centre for prison officers’ children, with bids invited for construction.
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