AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDomestic Violence & Child Abuse Allegations: A WIN MP, Deon La Cruz, was arrested in Moruca, Region One, over claims he assaulted his reputed wife and a four-year-old child, including alleged threats with a chopper. Armed Robbery Response: Five people were arrested after a violent armed home invasion at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, where masked men allegedly attacked a family and stole jewellery, cash, phones and documents; victims were taken to Enmore Regional Hospital. Tragic Drowning: A 1-year-old, Ethan Christian, drowned near home in Cracrana Village, South Pakaraimas; he was pronounced dead at Karasabai Public Hospital. Child Protection Data Gap: Human Services Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud said 584 girls under 16 were referred to the Childcare and Protection Agency after becoming pregnant (2020–2025), but the state cannot say how many later gave birth—raising calls for better outcome tracking. Cancer Care Boost: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said Martinique is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for certain cancers, while Lotus Cancer Initiative honoured 18 survivors at “Stories of Strength.” Health System Accountability: President Ali warned health officials they will be dismissed if they bypass the new centralized medical supply system, demanding over 90% medicine availability year-round. Life Expectancy Concern: A UNDP report says Guyana and Haiti have the shortest life expectancy in the Caribbean, with healthy life expectancy below 70 across the region.
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