AGP Executive Report

Life Sciences: AMCHAM Guyana, PwC and Belgium’s Charleroi Biopark brought public- and private-sector leaders together to explore a life sciences cluster for Guyana. An EU-funded Pharmanext study, led by the Ministry of Health, is examining a biopark model linking research, healthcare and business. Electric Vehicles: GAC has launched in Guyana through dealer HSM Motors, bringing new GAC and AION electric vehicles to market, with battery warranties of up to 200,000 kilometres. Business Technology: Princeton graduate Arav Jagroop has launched Manoa Group to help Guyanese small businesses use AI, automation and digital management tools. Robotics: Guyana’s young robotics team ranked 22nd among more than 190 countries in the FIRST Global competition, putting local student talent on the international stage. Digital Health: Georgetown Public Hospital is moving to streamline patient care through electronic medical records.

AI for Business: Guyanese-born Princeton graduate Arav Jagroop has launched Manoa Group to help local small businesses use AI, automation and digital management tools. Agricultural Skills: The Guyana School of Agriculture graduated 102 students, its largest class in five years; officials said training must keep pace with new technology and climate pressures. Biodiversity Research: Guyana will host more than 140 participants for the Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference and Financing Forum on October 30–31, focused on turning conservation commitments into practical action. Robotics: Guyana’s young robotics team placed 22nd among more than 190 countries at FIRST Global, putting local students on the international STEM stage. Health Technology: The Georgetown Public Hospital is moving to streamline care through electronic patient records, while Texila American University is using AI and simulator mannequins in medical training. Local Industry: US Ambassador Nicole Theriot says investors want Guyanese suppliers but often struggle to find firms able to meet international quality standards and deliver at scale.

Agricultural Skills: The Guyana School of Agriculture graduated 102 students, its largest class in five years, adding trained talent to the country’s growing agriculture sector. Biodiversity Research: Guyana will host more than 140 representatives at an October 30–31 conference focused on funding conservation and turning biodiversity commitments into practical action. Digital Learning: The Education Ministry launched EDPal Plus, giving users access to seven education channels, alongside a media mentorship programme for students. Robotics: Guyana’s young robotics team reached the FIRST Global top 25, ranking 22nd among more than 190 nations. Digital Health: The Georgetown Public Hospital is moving to electronic patient records to streamline care.

Biodiversity Science: Guyana will host more than 140 delegates for a biodiversity finance conference on October 30–31, with scientists, Indigenous communities and investors exploring ways to fund conservation. Digital Infrastructure: Caribbean cloud provider Cloud Carib marked 15 years, highlighting data security and local control of digital services, including in Guyana. Education Technology: The Education Ministry launched EDPal Plus, giving users access to seven education channels through its app, alongside a student media mentorship programme. Digital Health: Georgetown Public Hospital is expanding electronic health records to four outpatient clinics after recording more than 5,000 patient visits through its paperless Urgent Care Centre. Robotics: Guyana’s young team ranked 22nd among more than 190 countries at the FIRST Global Challenge. Renewable Energy: Installed renewable capacity is projected to nearly double, from 38.72 megawatts in 2026 to 77.14 megawatts by 2031.

Climate Technology: Caribbean climate professionals are training in satellite, Earth-observation and AI tools to support climate planning, alongside efforts to improve access to climate finance. Digital Education: Guyana’s Education Ministry launched the EDPal Plus app, offering access to seven education channels, and a media mentorship programme for secondary students. Digital Health: Georgetown Public Hospital is expanding electronic health records to four outpatient clinics after moving its Urgent Care Centre to paperless records. Robotics: Guyana’s young robotics team broke into the global top 25 early in the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, then finished 84th among more than 190 countries. Renewable Energy: Guyana’s installed renewable capacity is projected to nearly double, reaching 77.14 megawatts by 2031, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said.

Electric Mobility: BYD’s Guyana dealer has introduced the Atto 8 and M9, two seven-seat plug-in hybrids; Guyana is the only Caribbean market to receive the M9. Digital Healthcare: Georgetown Public Hospital is expanding electronic health records from its paperless Urgent Care Centre to four outpatient clinics, aiming to streamline registration and patient records. Robotics: Team Guyana reached 22nd place after its opening matches at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, then finished 84th among more than 190 countries with its wildfire-response robot, Panthera Harpia. Renewable Energy: Prime Minister Mark Phillips says installed renewable capacity is projected to nearly double, from 38.72 megawatts in 2026 to 77.14 MW by 2031, with solar, mini-grids and hydropower among the projects. Agricultural Technology: A new shade house at Timehri Prison uses UV-resistant roofing and insect mesh to support crop production and train inmates in climate-smart farming.

Digital Health: Georgetown Public Hospital is expanding electronic health records from its paperless Urgent Care Centre to four outpatient clinics, aiming to speed registration and improve access to patient records. Smarter Travel: President Ali is urging Caribbean governments to use digital tools to make visa processing faster and easier, arguing that current procedures hinder travel, business and regional mobility. Renewable Energy: Guyana’s installed renewable capacity is projected to nearly double to 77.14 megawatts by 2031, from 38.72 MW this year, with solar farms, mini-grids and hydropower among the projects. Robotics: Guyana’s young robotics team reached 22nd place after its opening matches at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, finishing 84th among more than 190 countries. Forensic Science: The government says it is strengthening the forensic laboratory to process ballistics and toxicology samples locally, while training 500 police officers in evidence handling. Medical Training: Texila American University is using AI-based virtual patients and simulation mannequins to give medical students supervised clinical practice.

Robotics: Guyana’s five-member team returned from the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea after finishing 84th among more than 190 countries. The students’ wildfire-response robot placed 22nd after early matches, showcasing young local talent in design and programming. Medical Technology: Texila American University is using AI-powered virtual patients and simulation mannequins to help medical students practise clinical skills and decision-making. Forensic Science: Government plans to expand local testing for ballistics and toxicology, while training 500 police officers in evidence handling. Marine Science: Fish biologist Dr. Tej Singh reflected on his legacy at the University of Guyana, including his work in natural sciences and research on fish. Energy Systems: At a regional energy meeting, Prime Minister Mark Phillips urged long-term planning for resilient, increasingly digital and low-carbon power systems as demand grows.

Cancer Research: The Small Business Bureau’s Shop for a Cause walk and expo is directing donations from more than 20 small businesses to breast cancer awareness and research at the Cancer Institute of Guyana. Community Science: Strong Coasts showcased a Belize project at SOTIC in Georgetown, training tour guides to monitor reefs, mangroves, seagrass and marine life while documenting local knowledge. Robotics: Team Guyana placed 22nd among more than 190 countries at the FIRST Global Challenge, putting its young competitors in the top 25. Medical Training: Texila American University is using AI patient simulations and medical mannequins to help train future doctors. Animal Health: Guyana has stepped up poultry testing and farm biosecurity after bird flu was confirmed in neighbouring Suriname.

Biosecurity: Guyana has stepped up farm hygiene, border checks and veterinary testing after H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in neighbouring Suriname, seeking to protect poultry and food supplies. Agriculture: The government is targeting onion self-sufficiency by year-end, expanding cultivation across four regions with about 500 acres planned. Healthcare Technology: The new West Demerara Hospital, expected to open in late 2027, is set to bring CT and MRI scans and cardiac catheterisation closer to Region Three residents. Robotics: Guyana’s team placed 22nd among more than 190 countries at the FIRST Global Challenge, showcasing young competitors’ engineering and problem-solving skills. Advanced Care: Georgetown Public Hospital completed a complex knee replacement for a patient with haemophilia, working with international specialists and using coordinated clotting-factor treatment and laboratory monitoring. Medical Education: Texila American University is using an AI-based virtual patient and simulator mannequins to train future doctors. Fisheries Research: A FAO programme introduced digital data tools to support seabob stock management, food safety and safer fishing.

Robotics: Guyana’s young team broke into the top 25 at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, placing 22nd among more than 190 countries on the opening day. Medical Training: Texila American University is using AI patient simulations and medical mannequins to train future doctors in Guyana. Fisheries Technology: The FAO-backed FISH4ACP programme introduced the CALIPSEO digital system to improve fisheries data and support decisions on seabob stocks. Science and Tourism: The Strong Coasts initiative brought community-led environmental monitoring to SOTIC 2026, linking research, local knowledge and sustainable tourism. Solar Agriculture: A Guyanese researcher has proposed 100 solar-powered cold-storage hubs to help farmers preserve produce and reduce post-harvest losses.

Energy Planning: The World Bank warns that droughts can sharply cut hydropower output across northern South America, intensifying questions over Amaila Falls. Critics say Guyana lacks crucial data to judge the project’s viability. Medical Training: Texila American University is using AI patient simulations and high-tech mannequins to train medical students in clinical decision-making and examination skills. Digital Fisheries: A FAO programme has introduced Guyana’s fisheries department to CALIPSEO, a digital system that supports data collection and decisions on Atlantic seabob stocks. Robotics: Team Guyana ranked 22nd after its first two matches at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, where more than 190 nations are competing. Research: The University of Guyana’s graduate symposium highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle complex resilience and development challenges.

Energy Planning: Prime Minister Mark Phillips urged regional governments to plan for rising electricity demand with energy systems that are more resilient, digital and low-carbon. He said Guyana’s strategy combines natural gas with hydropower, solar and wind. Research: The University of Guyana’s graduate symposium called for interdisciplinary research to help tackle complex development challenges. Digital Fisheries: FAO’s FISH4ACP programme introduced the CALIPSEO digital system to help Guyana manage fisheries data, protect stocks and strengthen the Atlantic seabob industry. Clean-Tech Agriculture: Professor Shamir Ally proposed 100 solar-powered cold-storage hubs to cut post-harvest losses and support farmers; the US$2.2 million plan is a proposal. Robotics: Team Guyana ranked 22nd after its first two matches at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, among teams from more than 190 countries. Tourism Technology: At SOTIC in Georgetown, a speaker warned that Caribbean tourism businesses are lagging as more travellers use AI to plan trips.

Robotics: Team Guyana climbed to 22nd place at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, ranking among the top 25 of more than 190 countries after its first two matches. Digital Skills: Finance Minister Ashni Singh urged school graduates to build technology and AI skills as the job market evolves. Fisheries Technology: An FAO programme to strengthen Guyana’s Atlantic Seabob industry introduced a digital system to improve fisheries data and support stock management. Regional Connectivity: Caribbean countries used CTU ICT Week in French Guiana to advance cooperation on AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecommunications resilience. Forensic Science: Guyanese police and laboratory staff are training in forensic toxicology to expand local testing and reduce delays in investigations. Power Infrastructure: Meadowbrook Gardens residents are calling for work on transmission lines near homes to stop, citing safety concerns and a lack of meaningful consultation.

Robotics: Team Guyana is competing in South Korea’s FIRST Global Challenge, where students from more than 190 countries are tackling a wildfire-themed robotics challenge. Forensic Science: Police and forensic lab staff are training with India’s National Forensic Sciences University to expand local toxicology testing and cut delays in investigations. Agri-tech: Guyana’s Agriculture Month is highlighting precision farming, research and climate-smart practices; NAREI also received a G$60 million vehicle fleet to support farmer services and fruit-fly surveillance. Digital Tourism: At the SOTIC conference in Georgetown, President Ali urged Caribbean destinations to use data analytics and tourism intelligence to improve planning and compete globally. AI and Rights: Guyana joined seven countries backing the UN Human Rights Council’s first resolution on AI and human rights, which calls for inclusive access to the technology’s benefits.

Energy Technology: Prime Minister Mark Phillips is in the Dominican Republic for regional talks on energy security and innovation, with Guyana set to highlight grid upgrades, battery storage, renewables and electric mobility. Robotics: Team Guyana has arrived in South Korea for the FIRST Global Challenge, where students from more than 190 countries are competing with robots designed around wildfire response. AI and Rights: Guyana joined seven countries backing the UN Human Rights Council’s first resolution on AI and human rights, calling for inclusive access and a human-centred approach. Agricultural Innovation: FAO’s Agriculture Month theme spotlights research, mechanisation, precision farming and climate-smart practices, while NAREI received a G$60 million fleet to strengthen farmer outreach and fruit-fly surveillance. Technical Skills: Sixty Freeburg Secondary students have started a six-month welding programme offering hands-on training in safety and engineering skills.