AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCARIFESTA 2029: CARICOM leaders in Saint Lucia confirmed Antigua and Barbuda will host CARIFESTA 2029, with Guyana set for 2027 and Barbados for 2028—keeping the region’s biggest arts showcase on a rotating schedule. CARICOM Reparations Push: The same CARICOM meeting also endorsed the Ten Point Plan for Reparations, with a Reparations Conference planned for Barbados in September. Suriname–Guyana Bridge Row: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says Guyana was informed as far back as February that Suriname would finance the Corentyne River Bridge independently, while Guyana says it’s awaiting official correspondence before responding. Suriname in Regional Maritime Talks: A Virgin Islands delegation joined Suriname’s PMAC AGM in Paramaribo, focusing on port electrification, maritime security, and infrastructure resilience. Suriname Sports & Culture Glimpses: Tennis news from the region included Suriname facing Honduras in a Davis Cup playoff, while cultural coverage highlighted Ghana’s Bakatue festival with Suriname guests. Travel & Entertainment Tie-ins: American Airlines announced new nonstop routes including Georgetown (Guyana) and Paramaribo (Suriname), and UFC 329 buzz included Suriname-linked fighter Damian Pinas getting a Wendy’s themed combo meal promotion in Aruba.
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