AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSuriname Oil & Gas: Staatsolie says it has received two new bids for offshore blocks in its open-door offering, with proposals submitted in the Demerara sector; competing offers are due by 4 October 2026, and Staatsolie will decide within 20 days after that. Mining & Investment Signals: Miata Metals reported strong new drill results at its Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname, including 30.0m at 4.06 g/t Au (with 14.0m at 8.20 g/t Au) at Jons Trend, reinforcing a broad, stacked gold system. Regional Diplomacy That Hits Business: A fresh escalation over the Corentyne River Bridge has emerged at CARICOM, with Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons saying Guyana was informed about Suriname’s “go-it-alone” funding plan as early as February—raising uncertainty for a major cross-border infrastructure project. CARICOM Trade/Industry Context: CARICOM leaders cleared a humanitarian aid package for Cuba after repeated banking hurdles, highlighting how sanctions and payment frictions can disrupt regional commerce and supply chains. Travel Policy for Trade: Japan confirmed visa-free entry for 74 countries/territories on a reciprocal basis, supporting tourism and business travel flows that can indirectly benefit regional economies.
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