AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIllegal Mining Crackdown: Brazil’s federal police are using “gold fingerprinting” at a national forensics lab to trace seized gold back to protected areas, aiming to curb Amazon illegal mining and mercury pollution. Caribbean Oil & Wages: A new regional wages review highlights that Guyana and Suriname—despite oil-driven growth—still sit at the bottom of Caribbean statutory minimum wages. Suriname Security: Authorities in Suriname arrested 14 Chinese nationals after videos showed armed men in military-style uniforms patrolling the rainforest near illegal gold-mining areas; weapons were seized and motives are under investigation. Suriname Offshore Engineering: SBM Offshore and Technip Energies, with TotalEnergies, will test a wind-assisted kite traction towing system for the GranMorgu FPSO—targeting lower fuel use during the China-to-Suriname tow. Fishing Safety in the Region: The missing TT-registered ST VINCENT VII incident continues to draw attention after reports of a rescue at sea and a later fatal update for one crew member. Regional Trade & Ports: Curaçao is pushing port and harbor upgrades to position itself as a logistics hub for Suriname and Guyana offshore oil exports, including storage and transshipment plans.
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