AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Trade & Market Access: Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) is sending a large delegation of 38 companies (58 participants) on a week-long trade mission to Guyana and Suriname (June 8–14), with B2B meetings, seminars and market research aimed at new customers, investment and sourcing opportunities. Mental Health Support: Suriname launched national crisis helpline 114, a free, confidential, anonymous 24/7 mental health line supported by PAHO/WHO and partners, offering psychological first aid for emotional distress and suicidal thoughts. Suriname–China Ties: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons said Suriname wants to consolidate and expand cooperation with China as the two mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, citing infrastructure, green development and people-to-people links. Bilateral Cooperation with Dominican Republic: Suriname’s president reaffirmed plans to deepen ties with the Dominican Republic, highlighting renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, sustainable development and parliamentary exchange. Governance & Integrity Pressure: A Suriname-focused asset-declaration push is echoed by commentary comparing tougher enforcement in Suriname with weaker follow-through elsewhere in the region. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including Suriname, with plans for renewable power and cold-chain upgrades tied to low-carbon certification.
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