AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFerry Fallout: Suriname and Guyana remain at odds over the suspended MV Canawaima, with the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce urging clearer decisions as travellers, operators and trade are hit and safety concerns clash with claims the vessel could run for months before drydock. Diplomatic Push: Former Suriname Defence Minister Ivan Fernald was sworn in as the new ambassador to Guyana, with President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons stressing stronger ties and border focus amid the ferry dispute and the wider New River triangle standoff. Oil Boom Prep: A fintech-focused analysis argues Suriname has about two years to modernise payments and access to financial services ahead of the GranMorgu offshore oil project, warning that an oil boom won’t be inclusive without better money systems. Mining Deal: Sumitomo and G Mining took a combined 25% stake in Tintina Mines via a financing vehicle, advancing the Dos Amigos copper-gold project in Chile toward drilling and a final investment decision. Heritage & Climate Lens: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee wrapped in Busan with 25 new sites and renewed calls for more inclusive protection, including a strategy for small island states. Local Business Call: Suriname’s chamber is also pushing for a new vessel as cross-border transport uncertainty continues.
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