AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVenezuela–Suriname Deals: Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons signed a wide set of strategic agreements in Paramaribo covering hydrocarbons, fishing, transport (air and maritime), tourism, agriculture, education and health, with a focus on training Suriname’s oil and gas workforce and reopening bilateral air routes plus licensing 200 Venezuelan fishermen for the Atlantic corridor. Energy & Industry Capacity: Rodríguez said Venezuela will share exploration and production experience and support capacity-building through the Venezuelan Hydrocarbons University, while Suriname highlighted monitoring and sustainable development tied to the fisheries pact. Regional Infrastructure Inputs: Barbados is looking to Suriname for silica sand and aggregate as local supplies tighten, aiming to turn cooperation talks into workable commercial arrangements for infrastructure build-out. Rural Power Projects: Suriname’s EBS is tendering for solar-plus-battery minigrids and water infrastructure in indigenous communities under the IDB-backed Bio-Sweet programme, with bids due Oct. 30. Mining & Finance: Sranan Gold announced a change of auditor as it continues mineral exploration in Suriname.
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