AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore Oil: TotalEnergies has contracted two Noble rigs for a $753 million campaign in Suriname’s Block 58, covering 32 wells through 2029. The Noble Discoverer is preparing in Curaçao, with drilling expected to begin early next year. Child Health: Su Aid is seeking US$244,000 for equipment at ’s Lands Hospital, including its neonatal and paediatric high-care units. Economic Outlook: The World Bank forecasts 21.5% growth for Suriname in 2028, driven by offshore oil production. Regional goods exports also rose 19.5% in the first half of 2026, with Caribbean growth led by Suriname and Guyana. Culture and Livelihoods: Saamaka woodcarvers say gold mining and logging are drawing people away from traditional crafts and putting pressure on the forest communities depend on. Regional Affairs: Suriname was among seven Caribbean nations that backed a UN resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.
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