AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Security: A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, the Minoan Pioneer, was struck off Oman on Aug. 3, disabling the vessel after a projectile hit its engine room; a crew member is missing and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly down to a trickle as owners and crews stay wary. Suriname Energy & Investment: Suriname’s oil outlook is getting a boost as Middle East tensions lift crude prices; the $26B GranMorgu deepwater project in Block 58 (TotalEnergies/APA) is highlighted as the key growth driver. Illegal Mining Pressure: France is pushing for joint action with Suriname over illegal gold mining along the Marowijne border, citing extreme mercury and arsenic contamination and serious health risks for Indigenous communities. Caribbean Port Decarbonisation: An IDB study says no Caribbean port is yet fully operational for shore-side power or comprehensive green fuel bunkering, but it flags Suriname among the countries assessed and points to medium-term infrastructure and planning needs. Curaçao Maritime Cluster: Curaçao plans to expand a maritime-industrial cluster around 2BAYS, linking port work, offshore services, logistics and energy, with expected job creation. Digital Infrastructure: Blue NAP Americas and Cloud Carib are partnering to deliver sovereign cloud infrastructure for Caribbean organizations, targeting resilience and compliance needs. Mining & Finance (Suriname link): La Mancha Resource Fund plans to buy 19.9% of Miata Metals via a private placement; Miata’s Suriname gold projects (Sela Creek and Nassau) are central to the investment thesis.
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