AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFormer Presidents Benefits: APNU MP Ganesh Mahipaul calls the Ali administration’s plan to repeal the 2015 caps and restore unlimited benefits for former presidents “unconscionable,” as the Former President’s (Benefits and Other Facilities) Bill is set for first reading. Kamarang Hospital: Government says the controversial Kamarang Hospital in Region Seven will move ahead on 10 acres, after the village council objected to using additional land occupied by farmers; details on contracts and costs remain unclear. Child Online Safety: A national consultation begins to shape a framework and possible legislation to protect children from harmful social media impacts, with ministers citing models like age limits and stronger platform accountability. GPHC Regional Push: Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation highlights major investment and upgrades, including expanded surgical capability and improved services, as it advances toward premier Caribbean healthcare status. Trachoma Progress: PAHO reports continued momentum toward trachoma elimination in the Americas, focusing on WASH and community-focused SAFE interventions, including in Guyana. Road Safety Tragedy: A fatal Corentyne smash-up killed three young men after a speeding overtaking attempt led to a head-on collision. Telesurgery Milestone: SS Innovations says a robotic heart procedure was completed between Guyana and India over a fiber link, positioning GPHC as a key partner in long-distance surgical care.
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