AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCorentyne River Bridge Diplomatic Fallout: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says Guyana was told as early as February that Paramaribo would finance the Corentyne River Bridge “go-it-alone,” contradicting Georgetown’s claims that it was “news” and that no official notice was received; Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali says he is waiting for official correspondence. CARICOM at the UN on Cuba Sanctions: Cuba won a UN General Assembly debate on U.S. sanctions, but Caribbean support was split—Suriname voted in favour while Guyana stayed away and Trinidad and Tobago abstained—amid claims of shrinking regional backing. CARICOM Humanitarian Aid for Cuba: CARICOM’s humanitarian package for Cuba was finally cleared after repeated banking rejections tied to sanctions hurdles, with leaders urging dialogue between Washington and Havana. Suriname Energy & Mining Updates: Petronas announced new offshore hydrocarbon discoveries in Suriname’s Block 52, while Miata Metals reported new gold intersections at its Sela Creek project. Trade and Regional Transport: Trinidad and Tobago’s trade minister urged priority foreign-exchange access for manufacturers, and an economist says any CARICOM ferry plan must be cargo-first to stay financially viable. Local Sports: Patentia Secondary School won two Tapeball cricket titles, adding the GOAPC and CARICOM knockout championships to a strong week.
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