AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCaribbean business leadership: Curaçao Chamber chief Raoul Behr was elected Vice President for the Caribbean on the new Council of Chambers of Commerce of the Americas (CCCAM), securing a board seat from the council’s start. UN-linked trade push: CARICOM backed India’s bid for a UN Security Council non-permanent seat for 2028-29, while India and CARICOM foreign ministers—co-chaired by Suriname’s Melvin Bouva—also discussed deeper trade, investment, digital governance, climate resilience and energy cooperation. Suriname diplomacy and regional bloc-building: Ghana’s Mahama said he will link Africa, CARICOM and CELAC to build a major trading bloc, citing the UN reparatory justice coalition as a platform for closer economic ties with Suriname. Gold investment in Suriname: Critical Resources secured exclusivity to acquire a 90% interest in Suriname’s Gonini Gold Project, a move that could bring modern exploration to a historically active district. Suriname shipping safety: Suriname’s Maritime Authority warned the MV Canawaima could face a sailing ban from Aug. 14 unless safety deficiencies are fixed by Aug. 13, with Guyana handling fuels and lubricants under the JV. Local corporate update: Sranan Gold said a change of auditor (DMCL LLP to Crowe Mackay LLP) is effective Sept. 15, 2026.
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