AGP Executive Report

Healthcare & Nuclear Medicine: Guyana’s Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says Martinique is ready to supply radioactive nuclear drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) for certain cancers, with isotopes to be used by local doctors and oncology services. Remote Surgery Breakthrough: An Indian surgeon reportedly performed the world’s longest-distance robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery, linking Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in Guyana with IRCAD India in Indore over nearly 20,000 km using the SSI Mantra system. Digital Safety for Kids: Minister Gail Teixeira says Guyana is drafting an online child-safety and ethical tech framework, including a proposed minimum social media age of 16 and restricted access for ages 13–15 with parental consent. Renewables Skills Boost: 22 people completed training in Electric Vehicle Systems and Solar PV charging infrastructure through BIT, GEA, IOM and the UN, building local capacity for the renewable energy transition. Aviation Expansion: Xen Aviation acquired its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander to expand domestic and regional connectivity. Energy & Economy Watch: ExxonMobil Guyana reported $982.4B after-tax profit for 2025, with higher expenditure cited as a drag. Crime Update: Police say a 23-year-old farmer confessed to the murder of 7-year-old Adriel Mohamed and the stabbing of his 72-year-old great-aunt after being confronted with CCTV and forensic findings. Tech & Media Literacy: The U.S. Embassy and Guyana Press Association ran a workshop on “AI and Democracy,” training journalists to handle AI-driven media risks.

Women’s Cricket: The WCPL is re-engineered for 2026 with a four-team, standalone “festival” in Barbados at Kensington Oval (Sep 5–17). New franchise Jamaica Empress joins Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders, with an expanded schedule and a “She’s In” push to spotlight Caribbean women in sport. Digital Child Safety: Guyana is drafting an online safety and ethical tech framework, looking at models like the UK Online Safety Act, with a proposed minimum social media age of 16 and limited parental consent for ages 13–15. Healthcare Tech: Martinique says it can supply radioactive nuclear drugs (isotopes) for certain cancers, while Guyana also launches a 31-month EU-funded push to build an internationally aligned organ donation and transplant system. Aviation Tech: IATA warns sustainable aviation fuel remains under 1% of jet demand, threatening 2030 green targets as jet fuel costs and SAF shortages deepen. Regional Business: TTMA leads a trade mission to Guyana and Suriname (Jun 8–14) with 38 companies seeking new market opportunities. Renewables Skills: Guyana adds 22 trained renewable energy technicians via EV systems and solar PV charging infrastructure training.

AI & Democracy in Guyana: The U.S. Embassy and the Guyana Press Association ran a two-day “AI and Democracy” workshop for journalists, focusing on ethical tech governance and media literacy, with examples including AI used on Guyana offshore seismic data. Remote Surgery Breakthrough: Georgetown Public Hospital connected with IRCAD India for the world’s longest-distance robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery—nearly 20,000 km—using the Made-in-India SSI Mantra system. Healthcare Systems Upgrade: Guyana launched a 31-month, EU-funded initiative to build an internationally aligned organ donation and transplantation framework, aiming to improve access and reduce risky overseas treatment. Renewables Skills Push: BIT, GEA, IOM and the UN trained 22 people in Electric Vehicle Systems and Solar PV charging infrastructure to support Guyana’s renewable transition. Energy Relief for Seniors: GPL will start a $30,000 monthly electricity subsidy for eligible pensioners in the June 2026 billing cycle. Aviation Expansion: Xen Aviation acquired its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander to expand domestic and regional connectivity. Public Safety Update: A 23-year-old suspect confessed to the murder of 7-year-old Adriel Mohamed and the attempted murder of a 72-year-old woman after police confronted him with CCTV-linked details.

Robotic Surgery Breakthrough: A Guyana–India team set a new world record for the longest-distance robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery, linking GPHC in Georgetown with IRCAD in Indore using the SSI Mantra system. Healthcare Access: Guyana is launching a 31-month, EU-funded push to build an internationally aligned organ donation and transplant system, aiming to cut deaths from end-stage organ failure and reduce overseas treatment needs. Cancer Care Supply: Martinique says it’s ready to send radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to Guyana’s doctors to help treat certain cancers. Renewable Skills: 22 Guyanese complete training in Electric Vehicle Systems and Solar PV charging infrastructure through BIT, GEA, IOM and the UN. Energy Grid Modernisation: InterEnergy outlines a plan to modernise GPL’s grid through 2030, including smart grid work and digital management. Aviation Expansion: Xen Aviation adds a Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander to boost domestic and regional connectivity. Digital Democracy & Media Literacy: The U.S. Embassy and GPA run a two-day workshop on AI and democracy for local journalists. Public Services Tech: iVote Live is highlighted as a way organisations rethink secure, transparent elections. Infrastructure Bids: Six contractors submit bids for a new Berbice Sub-Registry building. Connectivity Relief: Venezuela’s CANTV restored phone and internet service to thousands of subscribers, including in Guyana.

Healthcare Systems Upgrade: Guyana has launched a 31-month, EU-funded initiative (April 2026–Oct 2028) to build a sustainable, internationally aligned organ donation and transplant system, strengthening institutional, clinical, regulatory and lab capacity and improving living kidney donation protocols. Telemedicine & Robotics: SSI Mantra was used for a record-setting robotic cardiac telesurgery between Georgetown (GPHC) and Indore, India—nearly 20,000 km—showing how remote surgical expertise can reach patients across borders. Renewables Workforce: 22 people completed specialised training in Electric Vehicle Systems and Solar PV charging infrastructure through BIT, GEA, IOM and the UN, adding skilled technicians for Guyana’s renewable energy transition. Digital Democracy: iVote Live is being highlighted as a way organisations can run more secure, transparent elections—an issue many Caribbean groups still struggle with. Energy Affordability: GPL will begin rolling out a monthly $30,000 electricity subsidy for eligible pensioners starting the June 2026 billing cycle. Cybersecurity Capacity: Guyana joined the EU-funded LAC4 cyber competence centre, gaining access to hybrid training, digital forensics labs and cyber-range exercises. Public Service Tech & Access: The US Embassy and GPA ran an “AI and Democracy” workshop for journalists on ethical tech governance and media literacy. Infrastructure & Procurement: Six bids were submitted to build the Berbice Sub-Registry Building, with contractor offers ranging from about $1.6B to $2.7B.

Intercontinental Robotic Surgery: A Guyana-based surgeon, Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, completed the world’s longest-distance robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery—linking Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation to IRCAD India across nearly 20,000 km using the Made-in-India SSI Mantra system. Healthcare Systems: Guyana launched a 31-month EU-funded programme (NextHealth) to build a sustainable, internationally aligned organ donation and transplantation system, aiming to improve access and reduce deaths from end-stage organ failure. Power & Cost of Living: GPL will start rolling out the $30,000 monthly electricity subsidy for eligible pensioners in the June 2026 billing cycle, with credits handled for both post-paid and pre-paid customers. Digital Security: Guyana officially joined the EU-funded LAC4 cybersecurity alliance, gaining access to a hybrid training facility, digital forensics lab, and cyber range. Energy Grid Modernisation: InterEnergy outlined its plan to modernise the GPL grid through 2030, including smart grid development and digital management. STEM for Youth: Queen’s College students used micro:bit coding and robotics in a STEM workshop after winning the YES Competition, while SHOUT4Change crowned a youth environmental speaker focused on renewable energy storage. Education & Learning Support: A psychologist argues Guyana’s math struggles may be linked to dyscalculia and calls for better support for affected learners. Market Structure Debate: A local column warns that Guyana’s high prices and uneven service may come from a small, concentrated market that weakens competition.

World Environment Day: CARICOM marked the day warning that climate change is hitting hurricanes, droughts, coastal erosion, coral bleaching and food insecurity hardest, while pushing renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture as resilience tools. Medical Tech & Telesurgery: SS Innovations and IRCAD India say a robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery was completed between Georgetown and Indore over nearly 20,000 km, using the SSI Mantra system—positioning Guyana’s GPHC as a remote-surgery hub. Power Grid Modernisation: InterEnergy outlined a 2030 roadmap to modernise GPL’s grid with smarter, digitally managed operations, including smart grid development and asset life management. STEM for Youth: Queen’s College students used micro:bit coding/robotics in an agriculture-focused STEM workshop after winning the YES competition, while SHOUT4Change crowned a youth environmental speaker with a renewable energy storage project. Cybersecurity Capacity: Guyana formally joined LAC4, gaining access to a hybrid training facility, digital forensics lab, and cyber range to strengthen national cyber resilience. Inclusive Education: The Education Ministry administered the National Reading Assessment in Braille using assistive tech, enabling blind Grade Four pupils to complete the exam independently. Energy Reliability Risk: Karpowership warned it may suspend operations over unresolved commercial terms, raising blackout concerns as it supplies 96MW to the grid. Online Child Safety: Government launched a consultation aimed at regulating social media risks to children, with Attorney General Nandlall stressing child protection over censorship.

Robotic Surgery Breakthrough: SS Innovations says a surgeon performed the world’s longest-distance robotic cardiac telesurgery, linking Georgetown (GPHC) to IRCAD India over ~20,000 km using the SSI Mantra system. Power Grid Modernisation: InterEnergy outlines a plan to modernise GPL’s grid through 2030, aiming for a more reliable, resilient and digitally managed network. Cybersecurity Boost: Guyana joins the EU-funded Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4), gaining access to a hybrid training facility, digital forensics lab and cyber range. Child Online Safety Push: AG Anil Nandlall leads a national consultation on social media’s impact on children, with new rules aimed at protection, not censorship. Inclusive Education Tech: The Education Ministry completes a National Reading Assessment using Braille for blind Grade 4 pupils, using braille embossers and braille machines. STEM in Schools: Queen’s College students take part in a coding/robotics STEM workshop after winning the YES Competition. Energy Reliability Concern: Karpowership warns it may suspend operations unless a new commercial agreement is finalised, raising blackout fears. Environment Day: CARICOM marks World Environment Day, stressing resilience and renewable energy as climate impacts intensify.

Robotic Medicine Breakthrough: SS Innovations says a robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery was completed between Georgetown, Guyana and Indore, India over ~20,000 km of fibre, setting a world record for distance and using its SSi Mantra/MantrAsana system. Digital Government Push: The government is accelerating digital transformation with e-ID, FastPay, Citizens Connect and the One Guyana Portal to streamline services and payments. Cybersecurity Capacity: PM Mark Phillips signed Guyana onto the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) to boost cyber resilience and training. Child Online Safety Rules: Attorney General Anil Nandlall launched a national consultation on social media’s impact on children, pointing to court orders against Meta as proof platforms can be held accountable. Inclusive Tech in Schools: The Education Ministry administered the National Reading Assessment in Braille using assistive tech like a braille embosser and braille machines for blind Grade 4 pupils. Energy Grid Tension: Karpowership warns it may suspend operations over unresolved commercial terms, raising fears of prolonged blackouts as government stays quiet. Local Tech & Business Policy: Parliament is set to reconvene with bills aimed at boosting the economy and modernizing legal systems, including a Guyana Development Bank plan for SME financing. Environment & Mining Enforcement: GGMC says it shut six illegal mining operations in Region 7 and arrested 38, with surveillance planned to prevent returns. Health Tech Upgrade: GPHC highlights major investment and improved equipment, positioning the hospital as a growing regional leader. Tech in the News Cycle: Banks DIH wins international Gold Medals, citing technology and quality systems behind premium rum and vodka.

Maritime & Offshore Energy: Bourbon appoints Olivier Blaringhem as CEO, betting on deepwater growth in West Africa and Guyana after fleet expansion. Offshore Deals: SBM Offshore signs an agreement to sell a 45% stake in the Chalchi FSO project to NYK, keeping 55% ownership as the vessel heads for a 20-year lease tied to Woodside’s Trion field. Digital Government: PM Mark Phillips says Guyana’s move to join LAC4 will boost cybersecurity and digital resilience as the country pushes e-ID, FastPay, and integrated services. Child Safety Online: Government launches a national consultation on social media rules focused on protecting children, not censoring. Inclusive Education Tech: MoE completes a Braille National Reading Assessment using assistive tech for blind Grade Four pupils. Mining Enforcement: GGMC shuts six illegal mines in Region Seven and arrests 38, with surveillance plans to prevent returns. Healthcare Upgrade: GPHC says major investment has improved specialist services, including replacing key equipment like a non-functional X-ray machine in 2021. Healthcare Innovation: SS Innovations reports the world’s longest-distance robotic telesurgery, linking Guyana’s GPHC with India via fiber. STEM in Schools: Queen’s College students use micro:bit coding/robotics for agriculture monitoring after winning a YES Competition prize. Public Safety Infrastructure: $215M bids opened to rebuild Grove Police Station on the East Bank of Demerara. Environmental Impact: Study finds small-scale gold mining in Guyana damages dung beetle communities for decades. Tourism Tech & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings ministers and industry leaders together, with Guyana among the delegations. Arson Probe: Water Street fire investigators confirm the blaze was deliberately set, using CCTV-linked findings.

Illegal Mining Crackdown: GGMC shut down six large-scale illegal mining operations in Region Seven’s Mazaruni Mining District and arrested 38 people, seizing heavy equipment and setting up ongoing surveillance. Inclusive Education Tech: Guyana’s Ministry of Education administered a National Reading Assessment in Braille using assistive tools, with two blind Grade Four pupils completing it independently. Remote Surgery Milestone: SS Innovations completed the world’s longest-distance robotic telesurgery, linking Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in Guyana with IRCAD India in Indore via fiber network. Digital Government Push: The Ministry of Public Service and Government Efficiency says Guyana is accelerating digital transformation with e-ID, Citizens Connect, the One Guyana Portal, and FastPay for streamlined payments. Child Online Safety Consultation: A national consultation is underway to shape protections for children online as Guyana expands digital access. STEM in Schools: Queen’s College students used micro:bit coding and robotics in a STEM workshop after winning the YES Competition, with agriculture-focused projects. Air Travel Upgrade: Three bids were submitted to build a new air traffic control tower at CJIA Timehri, supporting expanded aircraft parking. Oil & Gas Expansion: ExxonMobil filed for environmental approval to develop the Haimara gas discovery offshore Guyana using a super-sized FPSO. Flood-Control Accountability: Flooding in Region 4 is reigniting calls for an audit of NDIA spending after years of major drainage and irrigation investment. Education Quality Warning: GTEC flagged 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions and urged the public to verify accreditation before enrolling.

Energy & Oil-Gas Expansion: African Energy Chamber urges “energy addition” as demand rises, arguing developing countries need more exploration and infrastructure to tackle energy poverty. Guyana–France Business Push: French Ambassador Olivier Plançon says more French firms are eyeing Guyana’s oil, logistics, engineering and tech, while connectivity and Schengen visa friction still slow trade. Digital Government: Guyana’s e-ID, Citizens Connect, One Guyana Portal and FastPay are set to deepen digital access to services and payments, with more locally built solutions. Public Safety & Tech in Emergencies: Investigators say the Water Street fire was deliberately set, using CCTV footage to trace an arson attack on a cargo truck. Education Infrastructure: 13 bids received for a CPCE Centre in Region Two to train teachers locally, plus a $215M contract process to rebuild Grove Police Station. Conservation & Research: Iwokrama signs a multi-year pact with Beharry Holdings to fund monitoring and future biodiversity work. Child Online Safety: A national consultation targets risks to children as Guyana expands digital access. Higher-Ed Quality Alerts: GTEC warns about 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions and urges verification before enrolling. Offshore Gas Update: ExxonMobil files for environmental approval for the Haimara gas development using a super-sized FPSO.

Education & Credentials: Ghana’s GTEC flagged 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions and warned students and employers to verify accreditation before enrolling or accepting certificates. Public Safety: Guyana’s Fire Service and police say the Water Street warehouse blaze was deliberately set after investigators used CCTV footage to identify an arson attack on a cargo truck. Aviation Infrastructure: Three bids were submitted to build a new Cheddi Jagan International Airport air traffic control tower at Timehri, with one Guyanese-Chinese joint venture and two Chinese-led bids. Teacher Training Expansion: The Ministry of Education received 13 bids for a Cyril Potter College of Education Centre in Region Two to bring training closer to remote communities. Conservation & Science: Iwokrama signed a multi-year conservation pact with Beharry Holdings to fund biodiversity monitoring and future research, education, and community work. Digital Child Protection: Guyana launched a national consultation on protecting children online as access to smartphones and social media grows. Oil & Gas Tech: ExxonMobil filed for environmental approval to develop the Haimara gas discovery offshore Guyana using a super-sized FPSO. Mining Development: G Mining Ventures’ Oko West gold project in Region Seven was featured internationally, with construction progress and first gold targeted for 2H 2027.

Aviation & Infrastructure: Three bids landed for Cheddi Jagan International Airport’s new air traffic control tower, with one Guyanese-Chinese joint venture at GY$3.9B and two Chinese-led bids at US$21.6M and US$89.1M—aimed at easing aircraft parking constraints as traffic grows. Education & Skills: The Ministry of Education received 13 bids (GY$87M–$113M) to build a Cyril Potter College of Education centre in Region Two, targeting teacher training for remote communities. Conservation & Research: Iwokrama signed a multi-year conservation pact with Beharry Holdings, starting with annual support for monitoring and later expanding into education, awareness, research, and community science. Digital Safety for Kids: A national consultation is underway to shape protections for children online as Guyana’s smartphone and social media use expands, focusing on cyberbullying, harmful content, exploitation, misinformation, and screen-time concerns. Oil & Gas Tech: ExxonMobil filed for environmental approval to develop the Haimara gas discovery offshore Guyana using a super-sized FPSO, potentially also covering Bluefin and Hatchetfish. Mining & Development: Mining Network International highlighted G Mining Ventures’ Oko West Gold project in Region Seven, citing progress on processing plant foundations, power, tailings, and logistics, with first gold targeted for late 2027.

AI & Media Influence: A new AI-driven “content mill” linked to U.S. Pentagon messaging is reportedly targeting Latin America, raising fresh alarms about automated propaganda. Floods & Accountability: After $240B GYD pumped into drainage and irrigation, MPs are questioning whether residents are getting value as flooding keeps hitting Region 4. Oil & Gas Tech: ExxonMobil has filed for environmental approval to develop the Haimara gas discovery offshore Guyana using a super-sized FPSO, potentially also covering Bluefin and Hatchetfish. Energy Security: Guyana’s power supply is under pressure as a Turkish powership operator reportedly demands faster contract renewal terms or faces disconnection. Conservation & Research: Iwokrama and Beharry Holdings signed a multi-year conservation agreement to fund monitoring and future science, education, and community work. Education & Tech-Enabled Care: The David Rose Special School abuse probe deepens, with claims of systemic understaffing and urgent oversight changes. Mining & Data: U92 acquired a full historical technical dataset for its Kurupung uranium project in Guyana, a step toward advancing exploration. Regional Tech & Trade: Guyana–Brazil trade hit US$1B as ties expand, while France’s ambassador points to connectivity gaps limiting investment.

Wildlife & Energy Risk: Brazil’s environmental agency approved new oil drilling near the Amazon River mouth, but Petrobras says rescuing huge manatees after a spill is “unfeasible,” with simulations flagging weak rescue supplies and boat-accident risks. Conservation & Research: Iwokrama signed a multi-year conservation pact with Beharry Holdings to fund biodiversity monitoring, plus future education, research and community work. Education Tech & Access: The Ministry of Finance activated a “Get Help” option on the cash grant portal to let elderly, bedridden and disabled people register with a simplified, home-based intake. Digital Policing Debate: Opposition warns Guyana’s planned mass surveillance and AI camera expansion lacks privacy safeguards and independent oversight. Health Tech in the Interior: Region Seven received a new water ambulance, paired with telemedicine sites to speed riverine emergency care. STEM/Training for Farmers: FAO, MoA and NAREI trained 90+ people on protected cultivation and digital sensor systems for climate-smart agriculture. Local Tech/Industry: Vallourec secured extra ExxonMobil Guyana line-pipe orders, including advanced insulation and anti-corrosion work. Science & Learning Spotlight: UG’s Independence exhibition runs May 29–June 5, featuring the university’s growth in medicine, engineering, environmental sciences and research.