AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoMining Oversight: MP Rabin Parmessar estimates miners at Pelin Bergi produce hundreds of kilograms of gold weekly while the state collects no revenue. Lawmakers want an investigation into permits, taxes and environmental risks; President Jennifer Simons says new rules will protect rivers from mining pollution. Rice Dispute: Surinamese authorities began unloading 384.8 tonnes of Guyanese rice seized over missing import approval. The importer wants to send it back, but the court did not authorize the vessel’s departure. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Suriname’s economy will grow 3.9% in 2026 and 4.6% in 2027, accelerating to 21.5% in 2028. Health: Suriname’s first reported bird-flu outbreak in poultry has prompted neighboring Guyana to strengthen farm and border surveillance. PAHO/WHO also trained about 50 Surinamese health workers to improve maternal and newborn care data. Football: Suriname’s football association filed a CONCACAF complaint over alleged racist abuse by fans during its Nations League match in Guatemala.
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