AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSuicide Prevention Law Push: Suriname’s National Assembly Speaker Ashwin Adhin says he will pilot private member’s legislation to make suicide prevention legally mandatory, citing police statistics showing 22 cases of suicide and suicide attempts in June and arguing the Penal Code currently criminalises incitement/assistance but not attempted suicide. Maritime Oversight: Suriname’s transport minister has ordered a full review of the cross-border ferry service with Guyana, aiming to address issues raised with the maritime authority. Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Andrew Holness is set to deliver the keynote at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s Anchor Awards in Miami on Nov. 5, highlighting Caribbean maritime career opportunities. Energy & Regulation: A Petroleum Commission 15th anniversary in Ghana spotlights “regulatory excellence,” while broader regional commentary argues Latin America and the Caribbean should better develop natural gas to strengthen energy security and development. Business/Mining: Founders Metals will consolidate 100% ownership of the Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname, while Gold Fields increases its strategic stake to about 19.9%. Sports (Suriname link): Joel Piroe’s move from Leeds to West Ham is confirmed on loan with an obligation to buy, with promotion hopes front and centre.
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