AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood & Franchising: The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill just signed a master franchise deal with Guyana’s Beharry Group to roll out across Guyana and seven Caribbean markets, including Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago—another sign the region’s consumer appetite is shifting toward fast-casual brands. Disaster Readiness: In Suriname, the CDB and EU backed a US$698,700 push to strengthen flood early warning systems, aiming to upgrade monitoring, forecasting, and coordination so alerts are timely and usable at both national and community levels. Skills & Culture: Angampora continues to gain international visibility, with Damithu Fernando earning praise after representing Sri Lanka at martial arts events in the Netherlands. Security Partnership: The South Dakota National Guard wrapped a Suriname training mission focused on command-and-control, jungle warfare, and engineering support—deepening the long-running state partnership.
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