AGP Executive Report

Suriname Justice: The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is asking a Suriname court for a 10-year unconditional prison term and to deny bail to a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of liberty, assault, and attempted intentional HIV infection, after a sex worker allegedly said she wanted to leave but was forced to stay and subjected to violence and unprotected sex. Amazon Enforcement: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says a task force is cracking down on land developers clearing the Amazon illegally for farming and cattle ranching, including areas linked to Mennonite settlements, with officials investigating and revising zoning for large forest areas. Drugs & Borders: Venezuelan authorities allege Suriname is used as a transit point in a cocaine route to Europe, after an operation dismantled a network and destroyed an alleged illegal airstrip. Humanitarian & Diplomacy: Venezuela and Suriname reaffirmed cooperation after Suriname sent seven tons of food and hygiene items to Venezuela following the June 24 double earthquake, with foreign ministers exchanging thanks and discussing the bilateral agenda. Regional Security: Suriname’s ambassador called at the OAS for stronger regional collaboration against human trafficking, warning that digitalisation is creating new loopholes for criminal networks. Energy & Industry: TechnipFMC says it has delivered “critical” subsea equipment supporting TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu development offshore Suriname, as execution momentum continues. Sports (Regional): Suriname is listed among countries sending teams to the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in Jamaica (Nov 18–22), and Suriname champions SV Broki are set to face Trinidad & Tobago’s Club Sando in the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup.

Suriname-Venezuela Solidarity: Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia González and Suriname’s Melvin Bouva reaffirmed friendship and cooperation, after Suriname sent seven tons of food and hygiene supplies to Venezuela for June 24 earthquake victims. Amazon Land Enforcement: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says Suriname is moving to evict Mennonites and illegal Amazon settlers tied to illegal clearing for agriculture and cattle ranching. Justice in Sexual Violence Case: The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison term and denial of bail for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of liberty, assault, and attempted intentional HIV infection. Cocaine Route Claim: Venezuelan authorities allege Suriname is a transit point in a cocaine route to Europe, following arrests in Anzoátegui and destruction of an illegal airstrip. Offshore Energy Update: TechnipFMC says subsea equipment delivery for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project on Suriname’s Block 58 is supporting the next phase and keeping execution on track. Mining & Conservation: Founders Metals reports high-grade growth at its Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname, while regional reporting highlights rope bridges in Brazil helping wildlife cross without roadkill—an approach now expanding to Suriname.

Human Rights in Court: Suriname’s Public Prosecution Service is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison term for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of liberty, assault and attempted intentional HIV infection, and wants bail denied. Amazon Enforcement: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says Suriname is moving to evict Mennonites and other illegal Amazon settlers tied to unauthorized clearing for farming and ranching. Drugs & Transit Claims: Venezuelan authorities allege Suriname is a transit point in a cocaine route to Europe, after arrests in Anzoátegui and the destruction of an illegal airstrip. Maritime Recovery Row: Guyana’s MARAD says no company has been selected yet to salvage the MV Barima, insisting the Expression of Interest process remains open until Aug. 14. Regional Solidarity: Suriname sent seven tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela for victims of the June 24 double earthquake. Mining Update: Founders Metals reports high-grade growth at its Upper Antino target in southeastern Suriname, including 28.0m of 14.27 g/t gold in drill hole FR249.

Upper Antino Gold Drilling: Founders Metals says exploration at its Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname delivered 28.0 metres of 14.27 g/t gold in hole FR249, a 50 m down-dip extension that could signal a new high-grade zone beyond the Froyo core. Human Trafficking Push: Suriname’s ambassador at the OAS urged tighter regional cooperation to tackle rising human trafficking, warning that weak maritime borders and fast digitalisation are creating new gaps criminals exploit. Cocaine Transit Allegations: Venezuelan authorities say Suriname is an alleged transit point in a cocaine route to Europe, with shipments reportedly moving via Guyana and Suriname after a crackdown in Anzoátegui. Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela: Suriname sent a plane with seven tons of food and hygiene supplies to help people affected by the June 24 double earthquake, with the aid received at Maiquetía airport. Offshore Energy Progress: TechnipFMC reports “critical” subsea equipment delivery supporting TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu development in Suriname’s Block 58, citing execution momentum. Court Case: A prosecutor is seeking a 10-year jail term in Suriname court for an HIV-infected man accused of raping a woman.

Oil & Gas (Suriname): TechnipFMC says it’s maintaining strong execution momentum on TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu deepwater project in Block 58 off Suriname, highlighting delivery of “critical” subsea equipment that supports the next phase toward production. Offshore Logistics (Suriname/Guyana): Curaçao is positioning itself as a logistics hub for the offshore oil boom, pitching its ports, ship repair, fuel storage and bunkering experience to support Suriname and Guyana operations. Humanitarian Aid (Suriname–Venezuela): Suriname’s government sent a plane with seven tons of food and personal hygiene items to Venezuela for people affected by the June 24 double earthquake; the cargo arrived Aug. 4 and was received by Venezuelan foreign ministry officials and Suriname’s ambassador. Mining (Suriname): Founders Metals reports high-grade growth at its Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname, including 28.0 metres of 14.27 g/t gold from drill hole FR249. Sports (Regional): Club Sando begins its CONCACAF Caribbean Cup campaign against Suriname champions SV Broki, while Defence Force also opens the tournament in the Dominican Republic. Governance/Regional Diplomacy: Dominica and the OECS have taken over chairmanship of the CARICOM Group in Geneva, succeeding Haiti.

Humanitarian Aid: Suriname’s government sent a plane with seven tons of food and personal hygiene items to Venezuela after the June 24 double earthquake, arriving Aug. 4 and received by Venezuelan foreign ministry officials and Suriname’s ambassador. Sports (CONCACAF): Club Sando kick off their CONCACAF Caribbean Cup campaign tonight against Suriname champions SV Broki, aiming to make a strong start after Defence Force’s earlier loss; the match is at Hasely Crawford Stadium from 6 p.m. Regional Volleyball: Thailand and Vietnam’s women’s teams, plus Colombia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s men’s teams, won medals in regional volleyball events supported by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment. Energy & Business (Suriname-linked): Founders Metals reported high-grade growth at its Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname, including 28.0m of 14.27 g/t gold in drill hole FR249. Maritime/Offshore: Saipem has started operations in Suriname for the offshore GranMorgu project, with work tied to TotalEnergies and partners including APA and Staatsolie.

Oil & Gas: APA Corporation beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit, helped by higher crude prices amid Middle East shipping worries; most operations are in the U.S., with exposure also tied to Egypt, the North Sea and offshore Suriname. Suriname Energy: Italian firm Saipem has started operations in Suriname for the offshore GranMorgu project (Block 58), after the arrival of the Normand Navigator; the development is expected to begin in 2028 with TotalEnergies, APA and Staatsolie as partners. Humanitarian Aid: Suriname sent seven tons of food and personal hygiene items to Venezuela after the June 24 double earthquakes, landing in Maiquetía on Aug. 4. Regional Cooperation: Curaçao and Suriname signed an addendum to deploy four Surinamese correctional officers for three months to Curaçao’s youth detention facility, aiming to strengthen safety standards and youth guidance. Maritime Transition: An IDB-commissioned study says the Bahamas is among the most ready for shore-side power and green fuel bunkering, while assessing readiness across ports including Suriname. Sports (Caribbean Cup): Club Sando and Defence Force begin CONCACAF Caribbean Cup group play, with Suriname’s SV Broki featuring in the same competition.

Humanitarian Response: Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons sent seven tons of food and personal hygiene items to Venezuela after the June 24 double earthquakes; the cargo arrived Aug. 4 at Maiquetía airport and was received by Venezuelan Foreign Ministry representatives and Suriname’s ambassador. Regional Energy & Logistics: Curaçao is moving to position itself as a logistics hub for offshore oil work tied to Suriname and Guyana, leveraging deep-water port capacity, ship repair, fuel storage and bunkering to serve exploration and offshore support. Suriname Offshore Progress: Italian firm Saipem has started operations in Suriname for the GranMorgu offshore project (Block 58), with a major logistics hub at Jules Sedney Harbour and work aimed at start-up in 2028. Justice Cooperation: Curaçao and Suriname signed an addendum to deploy four experienced Surinamese correctional officers to Curaçao’s youth detention facility JJIC for three months, focused on safety standards and youth guidance. Maritime Energy Transition: An IDB-commissioned study says no Caribbean port yet offers full shore-side power or comprehensive green fuel bunkering, but it highlights readiness gaps and opportunities for ports including Suriname. Illegal Mining Routes: Investigators report illegal gold is increasingly moved via Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname as transit points to hide its origin before re-export.

Suriname Oil Watch: Suriname’s oil sector is getting a boost as Middle East tensions push global crude prices higher, with the GranMorgu project in Block 58 seen as a major driver of future growth and revenue. Maritime Energy Transition: An IDB-commissioned study says no Caribbean port is yet fully ready for shore-side power or green fuel bunkering, but it flags the Bahamas as among the most advanced—while also assessing readiness across ports including Suriname. Justice Cooperation: Curaçao and Suriname signed an addendum to deploy four experienced Surinamese correctional officers to Curaçao’s youth detention facility for three months, aiming to strengthen safety standards and youth guidance. Regional Diplomacy: Dominica and the OECS have taken over the CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva from Haiti, keeping Suriname among the member missions coordinating positions at the UN and WTO. Sports (Suriname Connection): Mount Pleasant booked the CFU Club Shield final after beating Suriname’s SV Robinhood 3-1, with the final win also securing Jamaica’s Caribbean Cup spots.

Suriname Oil Outlook: Middle East tensions and the Strait of Hormuz risk are pushing global crude prices higher, and analysts say Suriname’s emerging boom—especially the GranMorgu project in Block 58—could benefit as the country moves toward bigger production and revenue. Regional Justice Cooperation: Curaçao and Suriname have signed an addendum to deploy four experienced Surinamese correctional officers to Curaçao’s youth detention facility (JJIC) for three months, aiming to strengthen safety standards and youth guidance. CARICOM Diplomacy in Geneva: Dominica and the OECS have taken over the CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva from Haiti, keeping foreign-policy coordination on track across UN agencies. Maritime Energy Transition Planning: An IDB-commissioned study says no Caribbean port is yet fully ready for shore-side power or green fuel bunkering, but it flags the Bahamas and also includes Suriname among the countries assessed. Football—Suriname in the Spotlight: Mount Pleasant booked the CFU Club Shield final after beating Suriname’s SV Robinhood 3-1, and Suriname’s club match-up is now part of the build-up to the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup.

Suriname Oil Outlook: With Middle East tensions pushing global crude higher, Suriname’s emerging oil boom is getting a boost. Reports point to the GranMorgu project in Block 58 as a major driver, with TotalEnergies and APA development plans seen as key to future growth and revenue. Local Justice Cooperation: Curaçao and Suriname signed an addendum to deploy four experienced Surinamese correctional officers to Curaçao’s youth detention facility (JJIC) for three months, aiming to strengthen safety standards and youth guidance through knowledge exchange. Regional Maritime Energy Readiness: An IDB study on Caribbean ports says none of the assessed countries—including Suriname—currently offer full shore-side power or comprehensive green fuel bunkering, but it highlights where policy and infrastructure are most advanced. Football—Suriname in the Caribbean Cup Trail: Mount Pleasant’s CFU Club Shield run included a semifinal win over Suriname’s SV Robinhood, setting up Caribbean Cup group-stage plans that keep Suriname clubs in the spotlight. CARICOM Geneva Leadership: Dominica and the OECS took over chairmanship of the CARICOM Group in Geneva, with Suriname among the member missions coordinating foreign policy positions.

Suriname–Energy: Saipem has started operations in Suriname, adding momentum to the country’s expanding oil and gas push. Oil & Economy: With Middle East tensions lifting global crude prices, Suriname’s emerging petroleum boom—centered on the $26B GranMorgu project in Block 58—looks set for stronger returns as markets price in higher future oil scenarios. Justice Cooperation: Four experienced Surinamese correctional officers will temporarily support Curaçao’s youth detention facility (JJIC) for three months under a signed addendum, aiming to boost safety standards and youth guidance. Maritime Jobs: Curaçao is building a wider industrial cluster around the 2BAYS area, linking port, offshore services, logistics, energy and technical industries, with expectations of about 80 direct and indirect jobs and more regional demand from Guyana and Suriname. Sports (Suriname link): SV Robinhood advanced in the CFU Club Shield and now faces Mount Pleasant in the semis after strong wins, keeping Suriname’s club presence in regional football in focus.

Suriname Oil Outlook: With Middle East tensions pushing Brent above $95–$100, Suriname’s emerging oil boom is getting a boost, spotlighting the $26B GranMorgu project in Block 58 and TotalEnergies/APA plans that could lift future revenues. Regional Diplomacy: OECS and Dominica have taken over the CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva, with Suriname among the missions coordinating foreign policy at the UN and WTO. UNESCO Watch: The World Heritage Committee in Busan added 25 new sites and kept six on the “in danger” list, including the historic inner city of Paramaribo in Suriname. Sports (Suriname connection): SV Robinhood advanced in the CFU Club Shield and will face Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant in the semis after beating Slingerz 4-0, with Suriname’s unbeaten run in regulation highlighted. Education/Trade: The Caribbean Union of Teachers wrapped its 2026 executive meeting in Port of Spain, while CariCham elected new leadership with Suriname’s chamber represented.

Suriname Oil Outlook: Middle East tensions are pushing global crude prices higher, and analysts say Suriname’s emerging offshore boom could benefit—especially the GranMorgu project in Block 58, projected to generate about $26B over its life. CARICOM Diplomacy: OECS and Dominica have taken over the CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva, with Suriname among the missions coordinating positions at the UN and other international bodies. Suriname Security at Airports: Suriname is seeking to beef up security at its international airport, as reported in regional coverage. Sports—Suriname in the Spotlight: SV Robinhood of Suriname reached the CFU Club Shield semi-finals and will face Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant, after Mount Pleasant beat Robinhood 3-1 in the semi to book a Caribbean Cup spot. UNESCO World Heritage: UNESCO’s latest World Heritage session added 25 sites and placed six on the Danger List, including the historic inner city of Paramaribo in Suriname. Regional Education: The Caribbean Union of Teachers wrapped up its 2026 executive meeting, electing a new First Vice President and signing a landmark MoU with Cipriani College.

Suriname Oil Watch: Middle East tensions are pushing global crude prices higher, and Suriname’s emerging boom is getting a boost—especially the GranMorgu project in Block 58, projected to generate about $26B over its life, with TotalEnergies and APA driving the deepwater development. Local Sports: Mount Pleasant Football Academy booked the 2026 CFU Club Shield final after beating Suriname’s SV Robinhood 3-1 in the semis, with goals from Trayvone Reid, Jahshaun Anglin and Demario Phillips; the win also sets up a Concacaf Caribbean Cup spot. Regional Diplomacy: OECS and Dominica have taken over the CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva, with Suriname among the missions coordinating positions for UN and other international bodies. UNESCO Spotlight: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added 25 new sites, and it flagged the historic inner city of Paramaribo in Suriname as under threat, placing it on the World Heritage in Danger list. Security & Drugs: A U.S.-led operation targeting maritime cocaine trafficking is being questioned after reports say it failed to reduce cocaine flow into the United States, with routes shifting toward areas including Guyana and Suriname.

Suriname Oil Outlook: Suriname’s oil sector is set for a boost as Middle East tensions push Brent above $95–$100, with investors watching the $26B GranMorgu deepwater project in Block 58 as a key driver of future revenue. CARICOM Diplomacy: The OECS and Dominica have taken over the CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva, with Suriname among the missions coordinating foreign policy at the UN and WTO. Digital Sovereignty: Blue NAP Americas and Cloud Carib are building a sovereign cloud foundation for the Caribbean, linking Curaçao data-center capacity with regional cybersecurity and disaster recovery services. National Assembly Politics: Opposition legislator’s statement sparked a heated debate in Suriname’s National Assembly. Airport Security: Suriname is seeking to beef up security at the international airport. Football (Suriname): Henk Fraser has been named coach of the Suriname national team on a four-year deal through 2030. CFU Club Shield: SV Robinhood reached the semi-finals after a 4-0 win over Slingerz, setting up a showdown with Mount Pleasant. UNESCO Heritage: The World Heritage Committee added 25 new sites, including the historic inner city of Paramaribo in Suriname, placed on the World Heritage in Danger list over threats to its integrity.