AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaritime Tragedy, Guyana-French Guiana Link: The MV Barima ferry disaster continues to shock the region, with reports of at least 27 dead and dozens still missing after the vessel capsized off Guyana’s coast; authorities say the captain and another crew member tested positive for marijuana, and a probe is looking at issues like passenger manifests and possible drug use. International Response: The US has offered condolences but, so far, no US personnel or equipment are reported in the search; France has deployed a 15-person specialist team from French Guiana, while China has also expressed concern. Fishing Rescue, French Guiana Waters: After a week adrift, all six crew of the St Vincent VII were found alive, but one rescued fisherman later died aboard the vessel that saved them, underscoring the danger of the Suriname–French Guiana–Brazil search area. Sports, Concacaf Nations League: The draw set Group B for League B and placed Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in League A Group B alongside Honduras, Guatemala, Suriname, Martinique, and El Salvador. Regional Events, Tax & Tech: CARICOM and Guyana are hosting the 27th COTA General Assembly in Georgetown (27–31 July) on “Future-Ready” tax administration, with a focus on data and AI.
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