AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation Safety: Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation after a US-registered Cessna 182 crashed at Aricheng Airstrip in Region Seven, with the pilot reporting minor injuries. Airstrip Risk Warning: The Aviation Operators Association of Guyana is urging hinterland residents to stop treating runways like public roads, after reports of vehicles, debris and even stones left on airstrips. Power Repairs: GPL says it will pursue legal action to recover costs after an excavator damaged key transmission infrastructure on the East Bank Demerara corridor, following another recent incident that hit distribution lines. Flooding Pressure: Opposition parties are again blaming drainage failures for flooding in Regions 4, 5 and 6, while APNU’s Sherod Duncan warns Rupununi Road sections are being submerged. Unity Beach Search: Police and residents continue searching for two Victoria Village residents swept away by strong currents while swimming at Unity Beach. Education Watch: GTEC has warned the public about 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions, urging due diligence before accepting certificates. Mining Oversight: EPA is reviewing the EIA for Mako Mining’s Eagle Mountain Gold Project in Region Eight. Local Economy Support: President Ali says the Guyana Development Bank will soon bring soft loans and business support to hinterland communities. Sports: Andrew Lewis Boxing Gym topped the GBA Development Tournament, with Lennox Lawrence named Best Boxer.
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