AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil & Gas Local Content Push: Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat urged local oil firms to “spread their wings” across the region, pointing to Suriname’s growing sector and encouraging partnerships beyond national borders. Climate & Forests: A commentary warns Suriname should be cautious about foreign agribusiness promises, arguing industrial soy and cattle models often mean forest loss, polluted rivers, and fewer local jobs. Regional Finance Boost: The IFC will invest up to US$15M into the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund’s debt sub-fund, aiming to close financing gaps for climate resilience and sustainable development across 13 countries including Suriname. Caribbean Digital Payments: Visa reshuffled leadership for Greater Caribbean markets, appointing Jorge Salum to oversee T&T, the Eastern Caribbean, Guyana and Suriname as the company consolidates regional operations. OAS Tensions: A major row at the Organization of American States centers on claims of pressure on Secretary General Albert Ramdin, with Surinamese-born Ramdin resisting demands tied to daily control and governance. World Cup Culture: Dutch squad coverage highlights Caribbean roots, including Virgil van Dijk’s Surinamese heritage, while broader World Cup stories focus on diaspora and identity.
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