AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSuriname in the spotlight: Suriname is ranked among the world’s top countries for freshwater per person, with tropical forests and high rainfall boosting its per-capita figures—even as experts stress that safe drinking access still depends on infrastructure and water management. Historic swim achievement: Suriname’s sporting pride is echoed internationally as Sara Curtis shattered the women’s 50 backstroke world record at the European Championships and made history as the first Black swimmer to hold an individual long-course world record. Culture & music: Stanley Clementina brings the Anansi spider stories to the stage in a new musical production, tracing the character’s roots across Africa and the African diaspora—including references to Anansi/Ananse/“Ba Anansi” in Suriname. Digital connectivity for Suriname: TELESUR and Liberty Networks signed an MoU to strengthen resilient, next-generation connectivity for Suriname’s oil & gas sector, building on the long-running Suriname–Guyana submarine cable partnership. Public health update: Suriname is reported to be out of the chikungunya epidemic phase, though cases still circulate—so health officials are urging residents to keep mosquito breeding sites under control.
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