AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth & Regional Progress: PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa told the OAS Permanent Council that Suriname became the first Amazon Basin country certified malaria-free, while the Americas also saw setbacks in measles elimination. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, with Suriname among participating countries. Colonial-Era Accountability: Dutch authorities acknowledged “serious doubts” over some colonial-era objects in the Royal Collections, including items linked to Suriname and the Caribbean, after a provenance investigation. Suriname-Dominican Republic Ties: Presidents Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and Luis Abinader signed agreements boosting tourism, agriculture, trade, education and regional cooperation, including visa-free entry for Dominican tourists holding valid US or Schengen visas. Security & Training: Sint Maarten Police Chief Carl John was elected president of the ACCP, as Caribbean police leaders focus on organized crime and cyber threats. Caribbean Geopolitics: Jamaica hosted the US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz amid public unease over possible motives, with analysts urging transparency. Energy Outlook: Guyana’s oil boom is set to benefit further as the Iran conflict lifts crude prices, raising pressure to invest beyond the oil sector.
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