AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChikungunya Update: Suriname is no longer in the epidemic phase of chikungunya, but the virus is still circulating—especially in Paramaribo and Brokopondo—so health officials are urging residents to keep removing mosquito breeding spots and not rely on spraying alone. Regional Diplomacy on Trafficking: Suriname’s ambassador called for stronger Caribbean cooperation to fight human trafficking, warning that digital platforms and weak maritime and regulatory controls are helping scams and exploitation spread. Digital Connectivity for Oil & Gas: TELESUR and Liberty Networks signed an MoU to expand resilient, next-generation connectivity for Suriname’s oil and gas sector, building on the Suriname–Guyana submarine cable partnership. Health Capacity Building: PAHO and CARPHA held a regional webinar with USP to strengthen medicines quality assurance and laboratory testing across Caribbean countries, including Suriname. Sports & Culture: Suriname’s presence in the region’s sports and culture continues—from Suriname Airways’ CPL charter flight into SVG to a spotlight on Surinamese cuisine in Amsterdam and the growing regional boxing calendar that includes Suriname. International Spotlight: A Suriname-linked moment also made headlines abroad as Sara Curtis set a new world record in the women’s 50 backstroke at the European Championships, noted as a historic first for Black swimmers.
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