AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFerry Dispute Hits Cross-Border Travel: The MV Canawaima remains suspended as Guyana and Suriname clash over safety and repairs, leaving travellers stranded and operators warning about unlicensed small-boat routes and overloaded crossings. Suriname Business Push: The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce is urging clearer decisions on the vessel’s seaworthiness and a reliable, safe service to protect passengers, trade and goods movement. Regional Economy Watch: ECLAC forecasts show Guyana driving Caribbean growth far above the rest, while Suriname is projected to grow at 3.5%—a reminder of how uneven oil-era momentum is across the region. Suriname Mining Deal: Centurion Minerals signed a letter of intent to acquire an 80% stake in the Brothers Gold Project in eastern Suriname, adding to the steady flow of exploration and consolidation in the Guiana Shield. Sports—CFU U14 Final: Guyana beat Suriname 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw to win the CFU Tier II U14 boys title in Punta Cana. Youth Tennis Spotlight: Junior tennis from the region continues to develop, with COTECC U12 team competition underway in Trinidad and Tobago.
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