AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRice Trade: Authorities say 384.8 tonnes of Guyanese rice entered Suriname without the required local phytosanitary permit; Agriculture Minister Mike Noersalim says action will be taken against the importer, and part of the shipment has been returned. Offshore Energy: Valaris added about US$220 million to its global drilling backlog, including a two-well Petronas campaign in Suriname expected to begin in late 2026 and run for up to seven months. Gold Exploration: Founders Metals reported 54 metres grading 8.45 grams of gold per tonne at its Antino project, including a richer 24-metre section, expanding the high-grade zone. Growth Outlook: The World Bank says Suriname’s offshore investment is helping drive an oil-led Caribbean expansion, while regional growth is forecast at 2.2% in 2026. Finance: Grupo Financiero Atlántida brought its new investment bank, BancAtlantic Capital, to Suriname as part of a Caribbean outreach aimed at building regional business and financing ties.
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