AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Trade: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can supply paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen, with findings due to inform tariff decisions. The review runs October 12–27 and will weigh local competitiveness, import costs and consumer needs. Gold Revenue: MP Rabin Parmessar says large-scale mining at Pelin Bergi may be producing hundreds of kilograms of gold weekly without tax payments. He is urging the government to establish output, identify operators and recover revenue. Growth Outlook: The World Bank forecasts Suriname’s economy will grow 3.9% in 2026 and 4.6% in 2027, accelerating to 21.5% in 2028. Rice Trade: Suriname has begun unloading a disputed 384.8-tonne Guyanese rice shipment seized over missing import approval; the importer is seeking permission to return it. Offshore Investment: Valaris secured a Petronas Suriname contract for a two-well exploration programme, expected to start in the fourth quarter and run for up to seven months.
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