AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFerry Crisis Hits Home: The Guyana–Suriname MV Canawaima remains suspended as MAS demands immediate repairs, while Guyana says inspections suggest it could run for months—leaving travellers stranded and small-boat “back-track” travel in limbo, with reports of overcrowding and licensing disputes. Family Stranded at Sea of Red Tape: A Guyanese family of 14 says they spent a night at the stelling and still got no clear help, underscoring how the suspension is turning into a daily hardship for households. Indigenous Science Spotlight: A cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus parentum) is confirmed in Guyana for the first time through collaboration with Indigenous community members, blending local knowledge with peer-reviewed research. Heritage Funding in Paramaribo: De Nederlandsche Bank backs the restoration and new museum/education center at Elisabeth Samson Huis, expanding public history and restorative justice education. Bolivia’s LGBT Milestone: Bolivia’s first legally recognized same-sex marriage could inspire more cases, with activists watching how rulings spread beyond one couple. Culture on Screen: Jamaican filmmaker Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly’s thriller “Stew Peas” tackles Obeah, infidelity, misogyny, and class prejudice—using story to confront uncomfortable beliefs.
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