AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoINTERPOL Operation ORCA XI: Police across 20 countries seized 3,308 illegal firearms and 56 tonnes of illicit drugs in an INTERPOL-led crackdown, with 8,701 arrests and seizures including nearly 200,000 rounds of ammunition and US$256,025 in cash. Essequibo Health Works: Governor Neil Villamizar inspected rehabilitation work at the Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Hospital, prioritising roof recovery and waterproofing to protect patients, staff and equipment. Border Violence (Guyana-Venezuela): A Guyanese soldier was wounded in a gunfight after a patrol on the Cuyuni River came under fire from Venezuela; tensions remain high as the ICJ dispute continues. Ian Roberts Sentenced: Guyana-born former Des Moines schools chief Ian Roberts was sentenced to two years in federal prison over a citizenship claim and firearm charges, with deportation expected after his term. Tourism & Business Push: Finance Minister Ashni Singh urged Guyanese firms to expand beyond the domestic market, while Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues stressed customer service as restaurants like “The Spice Route” open. Cricket Talent Pipeline: President Ali launched “Cricket in the Streets” to identify grassroots talent and feed players into a planned cricket academy. Public Safety: Police destroyed about three acres of cannabis at Kimbia, Berbice, uprooting 5,000 plants valued at G$847,000.
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