AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSuriname–Guyana Diplomacy: Former Suriname Defence Minister Ivan Fernald has been sworn in as the new ambassador to Guyana, with President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons urging stronger ties and close attention to border issues as the ferry dispute drags on. Ferry Disruption: The MV Canawaima suspension is still hitting travellers and trade, with Guyana and Suriname disagreeing over what repairs must be done immediately versus during drydock; the Suriname–Guyana Chamber of Commerce wants clearer decisions to keep the route safe and reliable. Regional Economy Watch: IDB reporting highlights Guyana’s improving debt management and falling debt-service burden, while also noting Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago entered 2025 with heavier debt pressures than in 2019. Local Business & Policy: Suriname chamber calls for a new vessel as uncertainty continues, while the wider region debates how governments should balance industrial policy and fiscal space. Mining & Investment: Centurion Minerals signed an LOI to move toward acquiring an 80% interest in the Brothers Gold Project in eastern Suriname, adding to the steady flow of exploration deals. Sports (Youth): Guyana’s U14s won the CFU Tier II title after beating Suriname on penalties, underscoring the competitive youth pipeline across the Guianas.
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