AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArmed Arrests in Suriname: Suriname’s Justice Minister Harish Monorath warned against “lawlessness” after 14 Chinese nationals were arrested in the Sarakreek area, following viral videos of men in military-style uniforms patrolling with firearms; authorities seized weapons and ammunition and say investigations will clarify what they were doing. Oil & Gas—Suriname Shelf: Halliburton signed an integrated well-construction agreement for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project, pairing planning, engineering and fieldwork with digital automation, plus plans to modernize local drilling-fluid and cement production. Green Towing Trial for FPSO: SBM Offshore’s Suriname-bound GranMorgu FPSO could trial wind-assisted kite towing, with a joint venture set to evaluate kite-assisted towing to cut fuel use and towing time on the China-to-Suriname journey. Visa Update for the Region: Spain added nine CARICOM countries to its visa-free list for short stays (up to 90 days in 180), but Suriname remains excluded and still requires a Schengen visa. Venezuela Earthquake Aid: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked CARICOM states for 88 containers of humanitarian aid shipped from Guyana, including support from Suriname and other regional leaders. Gold Exploration—Suriname: Founders Metals reported new gold results at its Antino project in southeastern Suriname, including 58.5m at 1.00 g/t Au at Antino Northeast.
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