AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSuriname-Venezuela Deal Flow: Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez wrapped up an official visit to Paramaribo by signing a wide set of cooperation agreements with President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, covering hydrocarbons, fishing and aquaculture, agriculture and food security, trade, tourism, education, and air and maritime connectivity—plus plans for a high-level joint commission and workforce training tied to Suriname’s new offshore energy discoveries. Regional Public Health: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Bridgetown (Sept 8–10) brought lab directors from across the Caribbean—including Suriname—together to strengthen networking, preparedness, surveillance, diagnostics, and quality standards. Entertainment-Tech for the Region: Apple expanded iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade (and “Apple Music Select” in some markets) at no extra charge, a move that could boost streaming and gaming access across the Caribbean and South America. Local Business & Mining: Sranan Gold announced a change of auditor, appointing Crowe Mackay LLP effective Sept 4, 2026. Sports Spotlight: Guyana is set to host its first Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championship (Sept 26–27) with teams from Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Cayman Islands.
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