AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoSuriname Economy & IDB Outlook: The Inter-American Development Bank says Suriname’s medium-term outlook is favourable, with growth expected to recover to about 3.9% in 2026 and around 4% soon after, supported by oil-driven investment and improving fiscal and external conditions. Gold Sector Deal: Gold Fields is boosting its stake in Suriname explorer Founders Metals to about 19.9% by investing roughly US$55.7m, backing Founders’ move to buy out Nana Resources and secure full, royalty-free control of the Antino gold project. Suicide Prevention Law: Suriname’s National Assembly Speaker Ashwin Adhin says he will pilot private member’s legislation to make suicide prevention legally mandatory, citing rising police-registered cases and arguing for annual goals and accountability. CFU Youth Football (Suriname in focus): Suriname’s U-14s reached the Tier II final after beating St. Maarten on penalties, setting up a final against Guyana, while Suriname also routed Saint Lucia 7-1 in the group stage. Regional Energy & Growth Context: ECLAC projects strong Caribbean growth overall, but highlights the gap—without Guyana, growth is far lower; Suriname is forecast at about 3.5% for 2026. Caribbean Football Governance: FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended a CFU event in the Dominican Republic despite a Concacaf request to skip it amid FIFA leadership controversy.
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