AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Aviation Talks: Suriname’s Prime Minister Luc Mercelina chaired a follow-up meeting on a proposed Surinam Airways route linking Paramaribo, Georgetown and St Maarten, with officials focusing on demand through Guyana and the business case for tourism, trade and community links. Venezuela–Suriname Cooperation: Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Surinamese President Jennifer Simons signed new agreements covering energy, fishing, transport, tourism, agriculture, education and health, framing them as a boost to bilateral economic complementarity and regional integration. Health Workforce Push: Rodríguez urged medical schools to accommodate new doctor applicants and pointed to a Suriname cooperation agreement tied to training more doctors for Caribbean health needs. Diplomatic Appointments in Venezuela: Rodríguez announced new leadership changes in Venezuela’s Oil and Foreign Affairs export promotion and vice-minister roles, including Caribbean-focused diplomacy and EU representation. Energy and Upstream Interest: Indonesia’s Pertamina is exploring upstream investments in Guyana and Suriname to diversify supply and reduce reliance on Middle East imports, while Rystad Energy says upstream investment is plateauing globally with Brazil, Guyana and Suriname flagged as hotspots. Local Economy Link: Barbados is looking to Suriname’s state company Grassalco for silica sand and stone to ease building-material shortages and speed infrastructure projects.
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