AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoViolence Update: Two men were gunned down at Vigilance South, ECD, after a motorcycle duo opened fire at a shop gathering; both victims were rushed to Enmore Regional Hospital and died on arrival, with no arrests yet. Road Safety: A 49-year-old Soesdyke woman died and two others were left critically injured after a head-on crash on the Coverden Public Road, with one driver also in critical but stable condition. Water Safety Debate: A letter writer sharply disputes Guyana Water Inc’s claim that flagged drinking-water issues are only about taste/appearance, calling it dangerous to public health and urging transparency. Child Health & Screens: Human Services Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud says children under two should have no screen time, warning that early device use can harm brain development and mental wellbeing. Breastfeeding Care: Baramita District Hospital in Region One is assessed for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative certification under PAHO/WHO support, with staff and mother interviews and 2025 birth records reviewed. Regional Health & Relief: Guyana and CARICOM partners are shipping 88 containers of emergency supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela, including pharmaceuticals, food, cleaning materials, water tanks and earth-moving equipment. CARICOM Policy Watch: CARICOM leaders plan an audit of member states’ U.S. Third-Country Nationals arrangements after concerns over deportation pressure. Local Health System Capacity: A report says children awaiting heart surgery should be treated within two months, as President Ali announced.
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