AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCorentyne Bridge Row: Guyana has rejected Suriname’s claim that President Irfaan Ali was told in May that Suriname would finance the Corentyne River bridge, saying no such discussion happened and that the project remains a joint venture. Offshore Energy Push: Petronas says it has made new offshore hydrocarbon discoveries in Suriname’s Block 52, with two new wells and an appraisal lifting estimated recoverable resources to over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent—potentially boosting investment, jobs, and tax revenues. Oil Project Support: SBM Offshore has started sourcing a flotel for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu FPSO commissioning offshore Suriname, targeting first oil in mid-2028. Mining Update: Miata Metals reported additional high-grade gold results from its Sela Creek project in Suriname, including a new discovery at Puma East. Regional Business & Policy: AMCHAM called for Trinidad and Tobago to set a 7% GDP technology target, while CARICOM leaders continue summit planning with integration and resilience themes. Sports & Culture: Curaçao-born sculptor Nelson Carrilho, known for major public memorials including links to the 1989 Surinam Airways disaster, has died at 72.
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