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2026-09-12 · Edition 032
Good morning, Guyana.
To the weekend! Here are the essential stories shaping Guyana today.
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EDUCATION
Schools get digital system to report urgent problems
The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide reporting platform for headteachers and other school leaders to flag problems such as water and sanitation failures. Reports can include photographs and urgency levels and will be routed to regional education officials and the ministry for action.
Why it matters: A central tracking system could make school repairs and safety concerns easier to identify, assign and follow through—if schools and officials use it consistently.
Sources: Department of Public Information
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS
EPA waives full assessment for Kurupung uranium exploration
Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that U92 Energy’s proposed uranium and rare-earth exploration programme at Kurupung does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment. The decision covers soil sampling and about 5,000 metres of drilling—not commercial mining—and remains subject to an environmental permit and other approvals.
Why it matters: The decision clears a major regulatory step for a potentially valuable mineral project while renewing questions about consultation, radiation oversight and environmental safeguards. Affected parties may appeal the waiver.
Sources: Kaieteur News
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ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
GPL outlines US$422.2 million plan to strengthen the grid
GPL says new transmission lines, substations and backup routes are being built to reduce outages and prepare the network for power from the 300-megawatt Gas-to-Energy project. The Goedverwagting substation and a national control centre are nearing commissioning, while other substations remain under construction.
Why it matters: Backup infrastructure could limit disruptions when equipment fails or requires maintenance, but customers will judge the programme by whether reliability improves in practice.
Sources: Department of Public Information
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LAW & TECHNOLOGY
Government develops new framework for regulating social media
Attorney General Anil Nandlall says Guyana is reviewing international laws, court decisions and a CARICOM draft as it develops legislation for social media. A United Kingdom law firm is assisting, while the government says the framework should address online harms without infringing freedom of expression or other constitutional rights.
Why it matters: The eventual rules could affect how Guyanese communicate and do business online. The draft’s precise safeguards, enforcement powers and public-consultation process will be central.
Sources: Department of Public Information
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Watch today
Watch today: Any appeal of the Kurupung EIA waiver, progress on GPL’s grid upgrades, details of the proposed social-media framework, and implementation of the school-reporting platform.
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