AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSuriname–China ties: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says Suriname wants to consolidate and expand cooperation with China as the two mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, citing progress in infrastructure, green development and people-to-people links. Caribbean connectivity & trade: Geerlings-Simons’ visit to the Dominican Republic highlights a push for deeper cooperation in renewable energy, agriculture, tourism and parliamentary exchange, including visa-free entry for Dominicans with valid US/Schengen visas and a focus on air links like Sky High Dominicana. Renewables for fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean-energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including cold storage to strengthen the cold chain and support for low-carbon certification—covering Suriname among other countries. Bilateral trade expansion: Brazil and Suriname are set to negotiate an expanded trade agreement, with Suriname’s productive sector engaging Brazilian firms in energy, logistics, transport and agriculture. Mining leadership: Everlert (American Gold & Copper) appoints Dr. Criss Capps as VP of Mining, Exploration and Geology, with experience across Suriname and the Americas. Offshore development context: A report notes Suriname’s move from exploration to development in the Guyana–Suriname Basin via FPSO planning, pointing to jobs and local content alongside major long-term revenue potential.
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