AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArmed-Interior Alert: Suriname’s Minister of Justice and Police Harish Monorath says 14 armed Chinese nationals were arrested in a joint police-military operation after viral videos showed them marching in military-style uniforms with firearms in the rainforest near Sarakreek, Brokopondo—sparking fears of an organized armed presence in an area known for illegal gold mining. Caribbean Arts Calendar: Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) confirmed its 2027 dates (April 13–18) and will again spotlight regional stories, film education, and the Watapana Award for Dutch Caribbean and Suriname filmmakers. Local Culture & Tourism: Elmina’s Edina Bakatue Festival 2026 is in full swing, celebrating the Benya Lagoon opening and the fishing season with traditional rites, music, dance, and visiting dignitaries including a Suriname delegation. Regional Maritime Talk: Suriname hosted the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) AGM, with a Virgin Islands delegation discussing port electrification, maritime security, and infrastructure resilience. Energy & Jobs: Halliburton won long-term drilling and completions work for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project off Suriname, using digital automation and backing local supplier upgrades and training.
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