AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMV Barima Salvage Row: Guyana’s MARAD says no company has been selected to recover the sunken MV Barima, insisting the Expression of Interest process is still open and closes Aug. 14—after reports of a secret invitation to a Dutch salvage firm. Suriname-Venezuela Ties: Suriname’s foreign minister and counterpart reaffirmed cooperation after Suriname sent seven tons of food and hygiene to Venezuela following the June 24 double earthquake. Amazon Enforcement: Suriname says it has started cracking down on illegal Amazon clearing linked to land developers and Mennonite settlements, with court notices issued to some. Human Trafficking Push: Suriname’s ambassador urged stronger regional coordination at the OAS to tackle trafficking, citing weak maritime borders and digital loopholes. Regional Energy Logistics: Curaçao is positioning itself as a logistics hub for offshore oil work in Suriname and Guyana, leveraging port and maritime capacity. Sports Spotlight: Club Sando face Defence Force in a key CONCACAF Caribbean Cup derby after beating SV Broki, while Suriname is listed among nations confirmed for Jamaica’s Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games.
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