AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPower Supply: Suriname’s electricity shortages are expected to continue through November, with demand peaking at 296 MW against current capacity of 274–291 MW. EBS plans to add 30 MW at Afobaka, but scheduled plant maintenance will keep supply vulnerable. Maritime Industry: SAFE Boats has secured a five-year agreement worth up to US$36.4 million to supply patrol vessels to regional countries, including Suriname. Production is due to start in 2027, with boats intended for coastal patrol and law enforcement. Forests and Mining: Saamaka communities are using GPS mapping, satellite images and patrols to document logging and mining incursions and seek recognition of their traditional forest management. Expanding extractive activity is also drawing men away from traditional woodcarving. Agriculture and Energy: A forecast El Niño could raise drought risks for Suriname’s crops and hydropower, adding pressure to food production and electricity supplies. Poultry: Suriname reports no human bird-flu cases; H5 was detected in poultry, while tests to determine the strain and its severity continue. Business: Surinamese entrepreneur Vishnu Doerga’s new book, Bankable, offers guidance on building credible, scalable businesses in developing economies.
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