AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJudicial Integrity: CCJ President Justice Winston Anderson condemned the unauthorised leak of confidential court correspondence, denying claims of panel fixing and “judicial interference” as “untrue,” after regional press reports sparked fresh controversy. Public Health Workforce: Contract nurses and other contract healthcare workers say they’ve gone months without pay due to Ministry of Health payroll delays and lost paperwork, worsening stress and debt. Hospital Projects: Guyana’s High Court refused VAMED’s interim bid to halt two major hospital contracts, ruling the company didn’t meet the urgency threshold and that money damages could suffice. Emergency Care & Referral System: Enmore Regional Hospital defended a newborn transfer, saying neonatal ventilators existed but were in use, and the child was stabilised and safely referred—pushing back on political claims of missing equipment. Fire Safety: Acting Fire Chief Gregory Wickham responded to allegations about broken washroom facilities and firefighters using buckets, citing longstanding structural and plumbing defects and saying repairs are underway. Regional Disease Control: CARICOM and PAHO-backed efforts highlighted in the Guiana Shield push to accelerate malaria elimination through cross-border collaboration. Community Health Hazards: Georgetown’s Mayor and City Council launched a major Bourda Market sanitation drive, temporarily halting vending on Robb Street while crews clear waste and sewer issues. Health Appeal: A mother publicly appealed for help to save her daughter battling liver failure, describing cirrhosis and ongoing treatment needs. Fisheries Training: CRFM convened a workshop in Georgetown to strengthen groundfish assessment skills using data-limited methods for more sustainable management.
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