AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFootball: Former vice president Ronnie Brunswijk, 65, scored his first Suriname top-flight goal, converting a penalty in Inter Moengotapoe’s 5-0 win. Oil and Economy: Suriname could see 21.5% economic growth in 2028 as offshore oil production begins, the World Bank forecasts; turning that growth into lasting gains for households remains a challenge. Technology: At Suriname’s first AI Summit, Minister Andrew Baasaron urged wider access for small businesses and said the country should build its own digital products, not just consume foreign technology. Communities and Conservation: Saamaka woodcarving traditions face pressure as gold mining and logging draw people from their villages. Wayana communities near French Guiana are also struggling with illegal mining, forest loss and mercury pollution. Public Safety: Firefighters say they need proper protective equipment before being sent to recurring fires at the Ornamibo dump, where smoke has affected workers’ health. Regional Sports: Guyana won the Inter Guiana Games in Suriname with 475 points; hosts Suriname placed third with 431. Regional Diplomacy: Suriname voted for the UN resolution condemning the US embargo on Cuba, alongside most CARICOM members.
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