AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRice Import Enforcement: Suriname ordered 384.8 tonnes of Guyanese rice returned after finding the importer lacked advance phytosanitary approval. Agriculture Minister Mike Noersalim said action would be taken against the importer. Welfare Backlog: Some residents in the hinterland have gone unpaid since 2024. Social Affairs Minister Diana Pokie says paperwork is mostly complete, but payments depend on funds from the Finance Ministry and updated eligibility lists. Amazon Settlements: Efforts to evict illegal settlers remain stalled amid disputes over court orders and legal procedures. An opposition lawmaker says he will seek answers from the president’s task force and establish a parliamentary review. Schools and Funding: Public Works Minister Stephen Tsang said renovations at 58 schools fell behind schedule, citing limited resources and delays. He criticized the draft 2027 budget for not providing extra funds to his ministry.
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