AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSuriname-Guyana Energy Talks: President Irfaan Ali says Guyana is still negotiating with Suriname on a partnership for a second gas-to-energy project in Berbice, aiming to align pipeline plans so the scale can jump once power demand outgrows GTE One. Small-Business Credit Push: A new co-financing initiative will let local entrepreneurs access up to GY$10M total—starting with an interest-free GY$3M state facility that unlocks up to GY$7M in preferential bank loans—linked to the upcoming Development Bank of Guyana. Regional Airlift Shock: Caribbean Airlines is cutting multiple Eastern Caribbean routes from June 1, including Suriname links and reduced service to Martinique and Guadeloupe, raising the question of who fills the gap for business and diaspora travel. Firearms Crackdown: Police seized ten AK-47 rifles in Berbice, a move that spotlights organised crime and trafficking risks. Gold Rush Momentum: About 11 Canadian firms are active in Guyana’s gold districts, with five holding a combined 15.7 million ounces in proven/probable reserves and indicated resources.
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