AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFerry Restart for Stranded Travellers: The MV Canawaima ban has been lifted and the Guyana–Suriname ferry is set to resume today, with Guyana saying technical inspections met Suriname’s Maritime Authority requirements and that stranded passengers will be the top priority. Ongoing Dispute Over Replacement and Drydock: Even as service returns, both countries are still discussing the Canawaima’s next drydock and a possible replacement vessel after earlier disagreement over what repairs should be done immediately. Diplomatic Move: Suriname has sworn in former Defence Minister Ivan Fernald as ambassador to Guyana, with President Geerlings-Simons urging stronger ties and attention to border matters amid the ferry fallout. Cyanide Seizure: Surinamese police intercepted more than two tonnes of suspected cyanide at a checkpoint in Coronie, believed smuggled from Guyana, with investigations into permits, origin and destination underway. Wanted Notice in Dutch Producer Case: Surinamese prosecutors issued a wanted notice for a suspect linked to the disappearance of Dutch film producer Rodney Leysner, after a burned vehicle was found in Saramacca and arrests were made. Regional Transport Update: Caribbean Airlines announced it will discontinue direct Trinidad/Tobago–Barbados flights from September 2 as part of schedule optimisation.
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