AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEconomic Outlook: The IMF projects Suriname’s economy will grow 4% in 2026, up from 4% last year, and 4.1% in 2027. Oil and Local Industry: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons urged investors to turn oil growth into stronger local businesses and industries. TotalEnergies expects GranMorgu to generate US$1 billion–US$1.5 billion in local content and more than 6,000 jobs over the project’s life. Agriculture: Officials say it is too early to declare Suriname’s bird-flu outbreak under control; poultry farms remain under inspection and some are still quarantined. Rice Trade: Police confirmed that a substance found near seized Guyanese rice was fumigation tablets, not drugs. Authorities are still investigating whether the shipment was contaminated during transport with fertilizer.**
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