AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSuriname–Oil & Gas: Staatsolie’s Annand Jagesar says TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project (Block 58) is on track for first output in mid-2028, with about half the planned investment already spent and key components due to be installed soon. Regional Energy Cooperation: Suriname and Venezuela signed a 2026–2027 hydrocarbon roadmap in Paramaribo, covering oil and gas exploration/production plus technical training, as Suriname prepares for large-scale offshore production. Local Governance & Economy: Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina chaired a follow-up on the proposed Surinam Airways route to St. Maarten, with the service still dependent on a substantiated business case, air traffic rights, and regulatory requirements, including possible connections via Guyana. Public Finance: A mid-year report says Guyana’s public debt jumped by nearly US$1B in the first half of 2026, pushing total PPG debt to US$8.57B—an external reminder of regional fiscal pressure. Sports & Youth: Boxing and judo will debut at the Inter-Guiana Games in Paramaribo (Oct 22–26), expanding the U18 multi-sport programme.
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