AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMining and Environment: Windalco was found guilty over the 2019 Rio Cobre spill and fined $100,000. Community advocates called the conviction landmark but said the penalty was too low. Jobs and Tourism: Labour State Minister Donovan Williams expects employment to improve as hotels reopen after Hurricane Melissa, citing tourism’s demand for workers and a 3.7 per cent unemployment rate. Cannabis: Traditional ganja growers are pursuing permits through the Cannabis Licensing Authority, which says it can help connect licensed farmers with buyers. Agriculture: Agro-Invest is targeting US$1 billion in investment over the next decade, including funding for production, processing, storage and distribution. Ports and Logistics: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali urged Caribbean countries to develop a regional plan to attract investment for port upgrades, warning that high shipping costs raise living costs and hurt business competitiveness.
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