AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSuriname-China Cooperation: Suriname’s Minister of Public Works Stephen Tsang says Suriname wants deeper ties with China on infrastructure, green development, the digital economy and AI, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations and pointing to Chinese investment and technology in local trade and construction. Energy Security Push: Oil, Gas and Environment Minister Patrick Brunings tells U.S. and global investors Suriname can be an “energy safe haven,” banking on offshore gas discoveries and seeking to restart talks with the U.S. State Department’s energy team after a Houston meeting. Regional Fisheries Funding: The CRFM says Suriname is among beneficiary countries under the STAR-Fish clean energy project, aiming to boost resilience in fisheries and aquaculture with renewable energy, cold-chain upgrades and low-carbon certification support. Trade Finance for the Region: IDB Invest and the Caribbean Development Bank sign a US$25m guarantee deal to expand trade financing across smaller Caribbean economies, including Suriname. Aviation Safety Watch: The EU updates its Air Safety List, keeping Suriname among countries whose certified airlines are banned from EU skies due to safety oversight shortcomings. Local Business/Mining: Miata Metals announces a TSX Venture listing for its gold exploration portfolio in Suriname’s Guyana Shield, including the Sela Creek project and a fully funded 25,000-metre drill program.
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