AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIDB Outlook for Suriname: 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 strengthening domestic demand and investment, even as near-term risks lean downside amid the current geopolitical climate. Energy & Refining: Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Minister says renewed interest in restarting the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery is rising as demand for refined products grows, with the government engaging multiple interested parties and coordinating with regional partners including Suriname. Mining & Investment: Gold Fields is boosting its stake in Suriname-focused Founders Metals to just under 20% in a deal tied to consolidating full control of the Antino gold project, while Greenheart Gold has started an initial diamond drill program at its Tosso Creek project in Suriname. Health & Lawmaking: 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. Sports (Regional): Suriname’s Under-14s are set for semi-finals at Cap Cana, and the Suriname champions’ Caribbean Cup match saw Defence Force rally past SV Broki 2-1. Migration Watch: A report says Suriname is emerging as a migration destination for Cubans in 2026, with growing travel inquiries.
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