AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEconomic Outlook: The IMF projects Suriname’s economy will grow 4% in 2026, matching last year, then edge up to 4.1% in 2027. Oil and Diversification: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says energy development must build local businesses, jobs and industries—not leave the country dependent on extraction. She highlighted agriculture, tourism, logistics and technology as areas for growth. Rice Shipment: Authorities have unloaded nearly 385 tonnes of seized Guyanese rice at a Nickerie facility, where it remains under police guard as officials investigate possible contamination. The shipment lacked required import approval. Public Health: PAHO and national partners completed training for emergency transport workers, covering safe handling of vaccines, laboratory samples and other critical supplies. Regional Health Alert: Guyana is tightening farm hygiene measures after a bird-flu outbreak in neighbouring Suriname.
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