AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoQuarry labour abuse showdown: Fresh questions are swirling around EKAA HRIM’s continued quarry operations in Guyana’s interior after 37 Indian workers rejected the company’s “full settlement” claim, saying they were never kidnapped and that they tried to seek help from the Indian High Commissioner but were refused. The dispute has also dragged in a growing paper trail of complaints dating back to 2024, including allegations of exploitation and passport withholding, while the company insists workers were paid, fed, and free to leave. Democracy and governance: Transparency International Guyana Chapter (TIGC) is pushing for Parliament to meet more regularly, warning it can’t keep operating at the executive’s convenience while committees sit inactive. Youth mental health: A new PAHO/Lancet Regional Health report says Guyana’s youth suicide rate remains the highest in the Americas, with pesticide poisoning a standout method. Health tech push: President Ali says Guyana is preparing for long-distance robotic cardiac surgery with specialists in India. Independence spotlight: As Guyana marks 60 years, Ali calls the country a “global force,” while leaders also highlight major upgrades in healthcare and infrastructure.
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