AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRice Import Dispute: Suriname has unloaded about 385 tonnes of seized Guyanese rice in Nickerie. Authorities say it lacked import approval and are investigating possible contamination from nearby urea fertiliser; the importer had sought to send it back. Debt Management: Suriname converted a US$150 million IDB loan into fixed-rate local-currency debt, shielding payments from exchange-rate and interest-rate swings through 2044. Growth Outlook: The World Bank forecasts 3.9% growth in 2026 and 4.6% in 2027, accelerating to 21.5% in 2028 as oil production lifts the economy. Regional Payments: CARICOM’s payment system has entered a pilot across 11 jurisdictions, enabling cross-border payments in local currencies and potentially lowering costs for businesses. Gold Revenue: Lawmakers are seeking an investigation into large-scale mining at Pelin Bergi, raising questions about permits, environmental controls and whether gold earnings are reaching state coffers.
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