AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBerbice Block Deal: Guyana and the Dominican Republic have signed an agreement that could open the door for DR’s Refinería Dominicana de Petróleo (Refidomsa) to explore and develop oil or gas in Guyana’s Berbice Block, building on a 2023 cooperation MoU and discussions that also touch wider regional energy security. Border Tensions: Guyana has formally protested Venezuela over two alleged armed attacks on GDF patrols along the Cuyuni River near Black Water, with the foreign ministry urging investigations and prevention of further incidents. Sport Tourism Push: President Irfaan Ali launched the GT Challenge Las Américas Guyana Grand Prix for July 11–12 at the South Dakota Circuit, pitching it as an “economics” play for restaurants, taxis, and mechanics—not just racing. Health & Travel Alerts: The CDC issued a Level 2 advisory for Mauritius over chikungunya risk, while Florida temporarily halted sloth imports after deaths tied to “Sloth World.” Tourism Youth Spotlight: Rainier Martin won St. Kitts’ 2026 Junior Minister of Tourism title, earning a shot at the regional congress.
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