AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSuriname-Brazil Diplomacy: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is in Brasília for a state visit hosted by Brazil’s Lula, with talks expected to produce 12 agreements on defense, energy, security and connectivity, as both sides push deeper cooperation tied to Suriname’s oil and gas potential. CARICOM Foreign Policy: At COFCOR in Paramaribo, CARICOM condemned U.S. threats against Cuba and called for the Caribbean to remain a “Zone of Peace,” but Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago held back support, showing growing rifts inside the bloc. Oil & Gas Outlook: Staatsolie says offshore Block 52 could become commercial for oil within about 18 months, building on gas progress, while Gran Morgu is still aimed at first oil in 2028. Regional Security Leadership: Sint Maarten’s Police Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected ACCP president during the group’s conference in Paramaribo, focusing on organized crime and regional cooperation. Sports & Community: Basketball in the region mourns former national player Merton Fitzalbert, while Suriname’s SV Broki is set to face regional rivals in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup draw. Business: Supermax’s associate plans a US$50m medical glove facility in Brazil, targeting Mercosur markets including Guyana and Suriname.
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