AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWelfare Payments: Suriname’s hinterland residents have waited since 2024 for welfare and child-allowance payments. Social Affairs Minister Diana Pokie says paperwork is largely complete, but payments remain stalled pending funds from the Finance Ministry; beneficiary lists also need updating. Schools and Budget: Public Works Minister Stephen Tsang says renovations at 58 schools fell behind schedule because of limited resources and staff availability. He criticized the proposed 2027 budget for providing no extra funding to his ministry. Amazon Settlements: Evicting illegal settlers remains difficult, with some reportedly ignoring court orders. An opposition lawmaker plans to question the president’s task force and pursue a separate parliamentary inquiry. Foreign Affairs: Suriname donated 55.45 tonnes of rice to earthquake-hit Venezuela, its second humanitarian shipment. Economic Outlook: The World Bank describes Suriname’s investments linked to offshore discoveries as part of the Caribbean’s oil-driven growth, contrasting with slower-recovering tourism economies.
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