AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCCJ/Extradition Fallout: Guyana’s Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed says the CCJ dismissal of his family’s appeal won’t change the path back to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for committal hearings under the Fugitive Offenders Act. Public Inquiry & Media Access: Guyana’s MV Barima Commission of Inquiry panel was sworn in, but local press were notably absent, with the event streamed via official channels—raising transparency concerns. Banking Leadership: NCB Merchant Bank CEO Marli Creese resigned, effective June 30, with Mahalia Alleyne named acting CEO from August 1, amid an ongoing investigation into a US$2m cash seizure at Piarco. Telecom Governance: TSTT board director resignations were denied as linked to internal fallout; Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath pointed to workload and substantive job conflicts, while highlighting TSTT’s TT$214m after-tax profit for FY ended March 31, 2026. Transport/Tax: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo says a mild-hybrid classification ruling doesn’t remove existing hybrid duty relief for vehicles meeting Legal Notice No. 247 of 2024 criteria. Social & Business Opportunities: EU-LAC Social Accelerator opened a Caribbean social startup pitch competition, with four country winners earning sponsored participation in CIF 2026. Culture & Commerce: Emancipation Village vendors report improving foot traffic and sales as African Emancipation Day approaches.
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