AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore Oil Outlook: Suriname is positioning itself as a high-potential offshore oil and gas frontier, with improved seismic coverage and an “open-door” offering covering about 60% of offshore acreage, as companies prepare for first offshore production in the 2028 ramp-up. China Cooperation: Suriname’s public works minister says the country wants deeper ties with China in infrastructure, green development, the digital economy and AI as large-scale oil and gas development approaches. Trade Finance Boost: The IDB Invest and CDB have launched a US$25 million trade finance guarantee facility to help Caribbean businesses access funding for cross-border goods and services. Regional Sports Link: Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao approved the 2027 Inter-Island Games sports program and discussed expanding future participation to include Suriname. Suriname in the News Beyond Borders: A report on a major cocaine seizure off West Africa says a Dutch-linked network may have coordinated shipments, including a Surinamese crew member. Football & Community: Suriname’s football connections also show up internationally, including coverage of former national coach Stanley Menzo taking a technical role at Ghana’s Asante Kotoko.
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