AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArmed Chinese nationals in Suriname: Suriname’s Justice Minister Harish Monorath warned that “lawlessness” can’t be excused by the challenges of the interior after 14 Chinese men were arrested in a joint police and army operation near Sarakreek, Brokopondo, following viral videos of armed men in military-style uniforms. CARICOM tax coordination: CARICOM Tax Administrators will meet in Guyana for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference (27–31 July), focusing on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” revenue systems. CARICOM aid to Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked CARICOM states for earthquake relief, citing 88 containers of emergency supplies coordinated by Guyana and including support from Suriname and others. Suriname energy services push: Halliburton won integrated drilling and completions contracts for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project off Suriname, promising digital workflows, remote operations, and local supplier and workforce investment. Suriname interior security scrutiny: Authorities said firearms and ammunition were seized and suspects were transferred to Paramaribo for investigation, after reports of armed patrols in a remote illegal-mining area. Visa update affecting the region: Spain announced visa-free short stays for citizens of nine CARICOM nations, while several others—including Suriname—were not included.
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