AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSuriname-Brazil Diplomacy: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is in Brazil for a state visit in Brasília marking 50 years of ties, with talks expected to produce 12 agreements on defense, energy, security and connectivity. Regional Security: Sint Maarten Police Chief Carl John was elected ACCP president, taking over from the outgoing leader and setting the agenda around organized crime’s impact on regional development. CARICOM Cuba Rift: CARICOM’s COFCOR meeting in Paramaribo backed a “Zone of Peace” stance on Cuba, but Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago distanced themselves from the final statement, highlighting growing divisions inside the bloc. Mining & Investment: Miata Metals reported new gold drill results at its Sela Creek project in Suriname, extending mineralization at Jons Trend and Big Berg. Sports & Community: The Guyana basketball fraternity mourned the death of former national player Merton Fitzalbert, remembered for shaping early national competition. Business Expansion: Supermax’s associate plans a US$50m medical glove facility in Brazil and says it aims to expand market penetration across Mercosur, including Guyana and Suriname.
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