AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUNESCO World Heritage Update: The 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan added 25 new sites to the list and placed six properties on the “in Danger” list, including the historic inner city of Paramaribo in Suriname, flagged over threats to integrity amid new construction pressures. Border & Environment: France is pushing for joint action with Suriname over illegal gold mining along the Marowijne border with French Guiana, citing extreme mercury and arsenic contamination levels affecting Indigenous communities. Suriname Football: Former Dutch international Henk Fraser was named coach of Suriname on a four-year deal through the 2030 World Cup. Regional Security & Drugs: A U.S. assessment reported by the Washington Post says Operation Southern Spear has not reduced cocaine supply or price into the United States, with traffickers shifting routes toward larger vessels and aircraft linked to Guyana and Suriname. Business & Trade Networks: CariCham elected Kiran Maharaj as its new chair, with Suriname’s Gino Naarden named vice-chair, aiming to turn regional business ties into concrete opportunities. Energy Watch (Neighboring): ExxonMobil’s Rockhead-1 exploration drilling in Guyana is expected to conclude Aug. 31, 2026.
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