AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health MoU: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and India signed an MoU to boost public health cooperation, including recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia to streamline pharmaceutical imports and quality assurance. Deepwater Energy for Suriname: Halliburton was awarded integrated drilling and completions work for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project in Suriname’s Block 58, with a digital execution model and support for local capability upgrades, including workshops and supplier collaboration. Road Safety Push (2026–2030): Suriname launched a Strategic Road Safety Plan 2026–2030 with PAHO/WHO, aiming to cut traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 50% by 2030 versus 2021 using a “Safe System” approach across infrastructure, enforcement, and emergency response. Caribbean Maritime Talks in Paramaribo: The Virgin Islands delegation joined regional port and maritime leaders at PMAC’s 29th AGM in Suriname, focusing on electrification, maritime security, and infrastructure resilience. Corentyne Bridge Diplomatic Rift: Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says Guyana was informed in February that Paramaribo would fund the Corentyne River Bridge “go-it-alone,” escalating a cross-border dispute over the project’s financing. Cuba Sanctions at the UN: A UN vote on debating U.S. sanctions on Cuba passed with support from several Caribbean states including Suriname, while Guyana stayed away and others abstained or were absent. Sports Spotlight: Canadian swimmer Josh Liendo, fresh off a standout NCAA career, is positioning himself for the L.A. 2028 Olympics.
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