AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNGA Austerity: Suriname’s PM-related coverage is light this week, but Pakistan’s UN delegation story shows how austerity is reshaping high-level travel—fewer ministers, a smaller core team, and tighter priorities for the UN high-level week. Offshore Oil Push: In Paramaribo, Staatsolie’s Annand Jagesar says TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu offshore project (Block 58) is on track for first output in mid-2028, with about half the planned investment already spent and key components due to be installed soon. Regional Energy Ties: Suriname and Venezuela signed a 2026–2027 hydrocarbon roadmap in Paramaribo, focusing on exploration/production cooperation, technical assistance, and training as Suriname prepares for large-scale offshore output. Health Policy Roadmap: Suriname and PAHO signed the Country Cooperation Strategy 2026–2030, aiming to strengthen the health system with measurable priorities and follow-through on earlier gains like WHO malaria-free certification. Air Connectivity Talks: St. Maarten and Surinam Airways continue work on a possible Paramaribo–Georgetown–Sint Maarten route, with officials building a business case around demand, regional tourism, and community links. Sports & Youth: Boxing and judo are set to debut at the Inter-Guiana Games in Paramaribo (Oct 22–26), expanding the U18 multi-sport programme.
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