AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoRegional Security: At a CARICOM security meeting in Paramaribo, Justice and Security Minister Harish Monorath warned that illegal firearms trafficking is fueling gang violence and called for stronger intelligence-sharing and weapons tracing. Football: Suriname is set to face Eswatini in a friendly in the Netherlands, with the teams ranked 128th and 164th, respectively. Trade Links: A new nine-day shipping service will connect Point Lisas, Georgetown and Paramaribo, carrying containers, heavy equipment and energy-sector cargo. Credit Rating: S&P upgraded Suriname’s rating from CCC+ to B- with a stable outlook, citing gold revenues and expected oil growth, while warning that weak institutions and debt management remain risks. Government: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is weighing Monorath’s future after discussions about a complaint linked to the Telecommunications Authority of Suriname. Apiculture: Saint Lucia’s Vincent Clarke won top honours at the CARICOM Honey Show in Suriname, taking first place for light and dark amber honey.
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