AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOAS Power Struggle: A major row has erupted at the Organization of American States in Washington, with officials accusing the Trump administration of trying to wrest daily control of the hemispheric body, including demands to join private executive meetings; Suriname-born Secretary General Albert Ramdin says he’s being undermined as the group heads into its Panama general assembly. Digital Payments Shake-Up: Visa is restructuring its Greater Caribbean operations, naming Jorge Salum vice-president and country manager for Greater Caribbean Markets, covering T&T, the Eastern Caribbean, Guyana and Suriname, as the region pushes further from cash to digital commerce. Suriname Rainforest Under Pressure: A new commentary warns Suriname may not be “saved by soybeans,” arguing that large-scale foreign agribusiness could mean forest loss and fewer local livelihoods, urging stronger food security and protection of rivers and forests. Climate Finance for the Region: The IFC will invest up to US$15m in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, aiming to expand financing for medium-sized enterprises across 13 countries including Suriname. Oil Sector Regional Push: Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat urged local oil and gas firms to “spread their wings” regionally, pointing to Suriname’s growing sector and the need for partnerships. World Cup, Caribbean Identity: Coverage highlights how Caribbean roots and diaspora talent are shaping World Cup squads, including Suriname-linked heritage stories.
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