AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCARICOM-Germany Talks: Suriname’s Ambassador Miriam Mac Intosh co-chaired CARICOM’s first strategic dialogue with Germany on development cooperation in Georgetown, aiming to strengthen a more resilient partnership. Health Watch: PAHO/WHO-linked research warns nearly 470 million people in the Americas live with at least one neurological disorder, with Haiti, Guyana and Suriname among the highest-burden countries, and uneven access to long-term care. Public Health Alert: Chikungunya outbreaks are active in Suriname and elsewhere, while travellers face elevated exposure risk in multiple countries; health authorities urge mosquito protection. Yellow Fever Warning: Curaçao’s health ministry urges vaccination ahead of travel as yellow fever cases rise across parts of South America, including new areas like Brazil’s São Paulo and Colombia’s Tolima. Sports (Suriname in focus): SV Robinhood advance in the CFU Club Shield and are set to face Saint Lucia’s La Clery; meanwhile, Suriname is drawn into the 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League Group B. Economy & Work: A wage comparison highlights Guyana and Suriname’s oil boom alongside very low statutory minimum wages. Environment & Security: Brazil’s “gold fingerprinting” forensic lab targets illegal Amazon mining, tracing gold origins to protected areas. Regional Governance: Tax administrators meet in Guyana for COTA’s 27th General Assembly on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems.
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