AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoCARICOM Election Watch: A nine-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission, including electoral experts from Suriname, wrapped up its mission to observe The Bahamas’ general elections held on 12 May, with the team operating from 5 May to 15 May after meetings with top political and security stakeholders. Climate Finance Push: Caribbean states, including Suriname, moved closer to accessing the US$250M loss-and-damage grant window after a CDB workshop in Barbados set countries on “bankable and scalable” proposal pipelines ahead of a 15 June deadline. Suriname Flood Readiness: The EU-backed CDB approved a US$698,700 grant to strengthen Suriname’s flood early warning systems, targeting monitoring, forecasting, and faster, actionable warnings for vulnerable communities. Regional Energy Moves: Dominican refinery discussions with Guyana now include possible investment interest tied to the Berbice Block, as cooperation in oil and regional development deepens. Workplace Cost Cutting: US firms like TTEC, Deloitte and Zoom are trimming employee benefits, with changes linked to AI and automation plans.
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