AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade: Trinidad’s Witco reported a 19.7% rise in nine-month profit, with stronger exports to Guyana and Suriname helping offset pressure in its home market. Small Business and Technology: Suriname’s first AI Summit highlighted plans to help small firms use AI to cut costs and reach wider markets, while developing local digital products. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Suriname’s economy could grow 21.5% in 2028, driven by the expected start of offshore oil production; turning that expansion into lasting gains remains a challenge. Mining: Miata Metals reported a high-grade gold intercept at its Sela Creek project, adding to signs of mineralization at the site. Agriculture and Environment: Wakay’s irrigation pumps remained out of service as repairs and spare parts were awaited, leaving farmers’ crops at risk. In the interior, Wayana communities continue to face illegal gold mining and mercury pollution, while logging and mining also threaten traditional livelihoods.
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