AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFerry Restart and Border Tensions: The M.V. Canawaima ban has been lifted and the Guyana–Suriname ferry resumes on Friday, with Surinamese maritime regulators clearing the vessel after technical inspections; Public Priority: authorities say stranded passengers get first focus as the service returns to its regular timetable, while both countries continue talks on drydocking and a replacement vessel to prevent repeat disruption; Diplomacy: Suriname’s newly sworn ambassador to Guyana, former Defence Minister Ivan Fernald, is urged to strengthen ties and keep a close watch on border issues amid the ferry dispute; Security and Trade: Surinamese police seized more than two tonnes of suspected cyanide in Coronie, allegedly smuggled from Guyana, with investigations into permits, origin and destination ongoing; Economic Outlook: IDB reporting highlights Guyana’s improving debt burden and falling unemployment, while noting Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago carry higher debt than in 2019; Regional Transport: Caribbean Airlines will discontinue direct Trinidad/Tobago–Barbados return flights from September 2 as it optimizes routes; Local Governance/Finance: Suriname’s government says it will provide a 15% salary increase to civil servants.
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