AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoParamaribo: Inner-city business owners say homelessness is driving away customers and creating sanitation and safety concerns. They are urging the government to develop a lasting response, including shelter options. Power Supply: Natural Resources Minister David Abiamofo says load-shedding may continue until the end of November as power plants undergo maintenance; an additional Afobaka hydro unit is expected to add 30 megawatts next week. Bigi Poika: Residents warn they will block the village’s only access road if the government does not repair it within two weeks. They also report inadequate electricity, drinking water, healthcare and education. Saamaka Communities: Forest patrols, GPS mapping and satellite images are helping residents document logging and mining incursions as they seek government recognition of their traditional forest management. The encroachment also threatens Saamaka woodcarving traditions. Maritime Security: Suriname is among the first recipients of patrol boats under a U.S. Southern Command contract for regional coastal patrol and law-enforcement operations. Regional Ties: Venezuela and Suriname are evaluating expanded cooperation on security and defense.
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