AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCorentyne Bridge Clash: Suriname’s government says it clearly told President Irfaan Ali it plans to fully finance the proposed Corentyne River bridge, pointing to talks in 2025 and a May 2026 virtual consultation—while Ali insists Guyana has received nothing official beyond media reports and keeps the project framed as a bilateral venture. CARICOM Spotlight: CARICOM leaders are set to open their 51st summit in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia (5–8 July), with the chairmanship of Phillip J. Pierre and a theme focused on “From Resilience to Renewal.” Sports—SVG Basketball: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ men’s senior team is finalizing preparations for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana (July 6–13), with a training camp in Trinidad due to facility standards at home. Energy—Suriname Updates: Petronas reports two new hydrocarbon discoveries and a successful appraisal well in offshore Block 52, while Tenaris has started operations at a new Suriname service center supporting TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project. Culture & Memory: Keti Koti commemorations are underway, marking the end of slavery in Dutch colonies, including events in the Netherlands and related regional remembrance.
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