AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCabinet Watch: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is meeting Justice Minister Harish Monorath amid speculation he could be removed. She said she would decide on his future after the talks; scrutiny includes a criminal complaint linked to the Telecommunications Authority of Suriname. TAS Questions: A separate parliamentary account says a previous presidential resolution allowed the authority’s leaders to bypass the communications minister, while large transfers to the Vice President’s office have raised concerns. Economic Outlook: The IDB says Suriname, alongside Guyana, helped drive Caribbean export growth in the first half of 2026. Suriname’s expanding oil and gas sector could also open business opportunities across the Dutch Caribbean, though cross-border tax rules will matter. Illegal Mining: Reporting from the Amazon describes illegal gold mining spreading into Indigenous Wayana territories, with forest clearing and mercury pollution threatening rivers despite government pledges to curb the activity. Public Services: Suriname’s labor inspectorate fined ferry operator Canawaima after workers complained of late pay, delayed health coverage and threats of dismissal.
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