AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEssequibo at the ICJ: Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has rejected Donald Trump’s “51st state” talk and doubled down at The Hague, insisting her country won’t accept any ICJ ruling that validates the 1899 boundary award—while also arguing the court lacks jurisdiction and that the 1966 Geneva Agreement is the only valid path. Oil & money pressure: Back home, VP Bharrat Jagdeo says government is moving from campaign to delivery, including 40,000 homes, but the oil story keeps tightening—Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat says Guyana is nearing the point where it could shift from 12.5% to 50% profit share once Exxon’s cost recovery bank clears. Public services snag: Pensioners’ $20,000 transportation grant is still awaiting approval for distribution, with officials saying May isn’t finished yet. Accountability in policing: The OPR is probing alleged interference by a senior officer in an anti-crime operation. Contract fairness: Small contractors are pushing for transparent access to public works as Jagdeo’s team works to “clean” the prequalified list. Sports & culture: Guyana’s North Soesdyke Masters won Grenada’s Pure Grenada Masters cricket, and boxer Raul Frank was inducted into New York’s Ring 8 Hall of Fame.
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