AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoSuriname–Guyana Ferry Update: The M.V. Canawaima ban has been lifted and the Guyana–Suriname crossing is set to resume after technical checks by Suriname’s maritime authority, with stranded passengers, vehicles and commercial cargo getting priority. Cross-Border Disruption: While the ferry was suspended, travellers and traders reported mounting costs and confusion, and licensed small-boat operators faced restrictions tied to permits and safety concerns. Gold Mining Controls: Surinamese police seized more than two tonnes of cyanide at a checkpoint in Coronie, suspected to have been smuggled from Guyana, raising fresh questions about permits and safer gold production. Oil-Boom Readiness: A new look at Suriname’s fintech ecosystem argues the country has a short window to modernise payments and financial access ahead of the offshore oil boom. Regional Energy & Shipping: Curaçao economists say the Schottegat area could become a new economic pillar, with ship repair and logistics positioned to benefit from the Guyana–Suriname offshore buildout. Mining Investment Watch: Sumitomo and G Mining took a 25% stake in Tintina Mines to advance the Dos Amigos copper-gold project in Chile, reflecting continued investor appetite for new copper supply. Diplomatic Move: Former Suriname defence minister Ivan Fernald was sworn in as ambassador to Guyana as border and ferry issues remain on the agenda.
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