AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRice Imports: Agriculture Minister Mike Noersalim says action will be taken against an importer after 384.8 tonnes of Guyanese rice entered Suriname without the required local phytosanitary permit; part of the shipment had already left the port. Offshore Energy: Valaris added about US$220 million to its drilling backlog, including a two-well PETRONAS Suriname campaign expected to start in late 2026 and run for up to seven months. Gold Exploration: Founders Metals reported 54 metres grading 8.45 grams of gold per tonne at its Antino project, including a richer 24-metre interval, strengthening prospects for the expanding deposit. Poultry Sector: Suriname’s first reported highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak affected a 6,000-bird flock in Wanica. Authorities imposed movement controls and surveillance, while nearby countries stepped up checks. Regional Outlook: The World Bank expects Latin America and the Caribbean to grow 2.2% in 2026, highlighting Suriname’s oil-linked investment expansion amid a mixed regional picture.
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